Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Roma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,134 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Roma

Laura Biagiotti

3.783,902 votes

Rank #8,344 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Roma
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Mystere5/7

Roma2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

RomaLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 3,902 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

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

32%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

3,866 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value68

Category winnerRomaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

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

Pink GrapefruitMintSicilian BergamotBlack CurrantHiacynth

Heart

CarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossSingapore PatchouliCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine. 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–

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRomaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men2

Unisex16

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#8,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Roma by Laura Biagiotti is a classic oriental spicy fragrance that centers on resinous myrrh and warm amber. It offers a distinct Mediterranean feel, pairing cool, crisp notes of mint and pink grapefruit with a rich, powdery heart. Ideal for cooler weather, this 1988 release feels both nostalgic and grounded, making i…

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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 Roma?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Roma is rated 3.78/5 from 3,902 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Roma for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Roma?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Roma 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Roma?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Roma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Roma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Mystere or Roma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystere is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystere is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Roma?

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. Roma has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Mint, Sicilian Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.