Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Solista

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,253 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #298 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Solista

Tonatto Profumi

3.8621 votes

Rank #36,384 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Solista
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystere4/5

Solista1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mystere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystere
Sillage & projection: Mystere
Value for money: Solista
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

SolistaTonatto Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 22%Want 53%

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

24%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSolistaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral83%

violet65%

tuberose48%

powdery30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

VioletFloral NotesGardeniaTuberoseJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-ValleyTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine and Tuberose. 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

Summer50

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night63

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#36,384

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Solista opens with a potent, humid rush of flower pollen that immediately calls to mind a damp spring afternoon in the countryside. The initial blast carries a slightly medicinal edge before settling into a dense garden bouquet. It is thick and heady, dominated by white petals that melt into a warm, powdery violet bas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mystere or Solista?

Mystere takes 4 of 5 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Solista is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Solista for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Solista?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Solista 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Solista?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Solista 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Solista smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Mystere or Solista better for summer or winter?

Solista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Solista?

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. Solista features Violet, Floral Notes, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine.