Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Reflection (Отражение)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,252 ratings analysed

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #298 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Reflection (Отражение)

Odoratika

4.4520 votes

Rank #45,412 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection (Отражение) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Reflection (Отражение)
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystere2/5

Reflection (Отражение)3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mystere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reflection (Отражение)
Sillage & projection: Reflection (Отражение)
Value for money: Reflection (Отражение)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystere

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MystereRochas

Reflection (Отражение)Odoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerMystereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,214 votes

55%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityReflection (Отражение)

SillageReflection (Отражение)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerReflection (Отражение)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainCurrant budsCorianderMint

Heart

NarcissusWater Notes

Base

OakmossGreen NotesWhite HoneyCedarMuskVanillaStyraxCastoreum

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Aldehydes, Narcissus and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#298

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#45,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystere by Rochas is a dense, aromatic green chypre built for those who love vintage complexity. It opens with sharp galbanum and bitter coriander before settling into a mossy, cedar-heavy heart. This 1978 creation projects authority and sophistication, feeling most at home during cool autumn evenings or formal office…

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Reflection (Отражение) by Odoratika acts as a bold floral aldehyde study, built upon a crisp structure of petitgrain and mint. It pivots toward a heart of narcissus, ultimately resting on a complex, grounding base of oakmoss and styrax. This unisex creation suits those who appreciate a sharp, green, and resinous scent…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mystere or Reflection (Отражение)?

Reflection (Отражение) takes 3 of 5 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Reflection (Отражение) is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Reflection (Отражение) for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Reflection (Отражение)?

Reflection (Отражение) lasts longest (Reflection (Отражение) 89/100, Mystere 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Reflection (Отражение)?

Reflection (Отражение) projects furthest (Reflection (Отражение) 75/100, Mystere 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Reflection (Отражение) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Aldehydes, Narcissus and Oakmoss.

Is Mystere or Reflection (Отражение) better for summer or winter?

Reflection (Отражение) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Reflection (Отражение)?

Mystere has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress and Styrax. Reflection (Отражение) has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Currant buds and Coriander, heart notes of Narcissus and Water Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Green Notes, White Honey and Cedar.