Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Topazio

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,244 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #288 AromaticWoody

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Topazio

Paolo Gigli

4.6712 votes

Rank #29,763 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Topazio
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mystere3/4

Topazio1/4

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

TopazioPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageTopazio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

woody100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

powdery60%

sweet50%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Ebony WoodBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaPlumJasmineHawthorn

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Topazio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Party 25%Casual 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#288

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#29,763

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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Topazio by Paolo Gigli pairs dark ebony wood with lush plum and thick vanilla bean. The opening sting fades fast. Then, bergamot flashes off to reveal dark ebony wood, velvety gardenia, and lush purple plum. It smells rich, cozy, and deeply grounded. You get a dense cloud of woody sweetness that avoids sugary confecti…

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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 Topazio?

Mystere takes 3 of 4 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Topazio is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Topazio for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Topazio?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Topazio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Topazio?

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

Do Mystere and Topazio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Mystere or Topazio better for summer or winter?

Topazio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Topazio?

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. Topazio has top notes of Ebony Wood and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Plum, Jasmine and Hawthorn, a base of Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.