Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Samambaia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,303 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Samambaia

Phebo

3.9271 votes

Rank #19,307 GreenWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Samambaia
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Mystere6/7

Samambaia1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

SamambaiaPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 41%

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

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSamambaiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

green100%

white floral91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

floral65%

citrus56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and floral

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

GalbanumBergamotBlack PepperLemon

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarMuskJasmineWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Violet. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men9

Unisex73

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#19,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Samambaia by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, bright bergamot, and crushed black pepper that feels like stepping into a damp botanical greenhouse. As the top notes settle, cool spring florality takes center stage through dewy hyacinth, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and soft violet. The base dries down in…

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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 Samambaia?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Samambaia is rated 3.92/5 from 71 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Samambaia for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Samambaia?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Samambaia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Samambaia?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Samambaia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Samambaia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Violet.

Is Mystere or Samambaia 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 Samambaia?

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. Samambaia has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Jasmine and White Musk.