Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Summer Sunset

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #298 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mystere2/7

Summer Sunset5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

Summer SunsetL'Eau Maliz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

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

68%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerSummer SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

FigCypressJuniperRosemaryEucalyptusHoneysuckleSaltHoneyFireSandalwoodGardeniaHyacinth

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Cypress and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night56

Category winnerSummer SunsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#298

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Summer Sunset by L'Eau Maliz opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary. Within twenty minutes, the green initial blast settles into a sun-warmed fig center dusted with sea salt and pale gardenia. Small touches of golden honey and hyacinth round out the heart, preventi…

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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 Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, Mystere 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, Mystere 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Summer Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Mystere or Summer Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystere is the stronger pick. Summer Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Summer Sunset?

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. Summer Sunset features Fig, Cypress, Juniper, Rosemary and Eucalyptus.