Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs White

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,325 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #300 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

White

Undergreen

3.6193 votes

Rank #19,087 CoconutAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
White
Choose it for a coconut and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mystere6/7

White1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

WhiteUndergreen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 93 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

29%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

1%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMystereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

coconut100%

aldehydic92%

green84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and 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

CoconutAldehydesMint

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower

Base5-7 hrs

Orris RootTuberoseAmyrisStyrax

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall38

Winter11

Day100

Night33

Category winnerWhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men28

Unisex39

Women33

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#300

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#19,087

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Undergreen White turns the traditional tropical coconut profile upside down. It smells crisp, frosty, and distinctively clean. Instead of sticky suntan lotion, you get freshly shaved coconut meat chilled by brisk garden mint and fizzy aldehydes. The opening brings an unexpected shock of herbal cold. Soon, creamy jasmi…

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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 White?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; White is rated 3.61/5 from 93 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose White for a coconut and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or White?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or White?

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

Do Mystere and White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Mystere or White better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mystere and White?

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. White has top notes of Coconut, Aldehydes and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and African Orange Flower, a base of Orris Root, Tuberose, Amyris and Styrax.