Fragrance comparison

MYSTERIOUS LORD vs Wish of Luck

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

MYSTERIOUS LORD

VELVET SAM

5.003 votes

Rank #41,509 CitrusAmber

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Wish of Luck

Avon

3.43201 votes

Rank #13,461 FreshFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

MYSTERIOUS LORD
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wish of Luck
Choose it for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

MYSTERIOUS LORD2/4

Wish of Luck2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MYSTERIOUS LORD
Sillage & projection: MYSTERIOUS LORD
Value for money: Wish of Luck
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wish of Luck

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MYSTERIOUS LORDVELVET SAM

Wish of LuckAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.43/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 25%Had 58%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

62%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMYSTERIOUS LORD

SillageMYSTERIOUS LORD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWish of LuckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh84%

patchouli77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

fresh100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

green70%

floral60%

aquatic50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGreen AppleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CitrusesPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisTonka BeanMusk

Top

Green AppleCitruses

Heart

CyclamenWater LilyCassia

Base

MuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for MYSTERIOUS LORD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerWish of LuckHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mysterious Lord by Velvet Sam delivers a crisp, invigorating citrus punch right out of the nozzle. The opening burst of zesty lemon, sharp bergamot, and tart green apple wakes up your senses instantly. There is real snap here. As the initial citrus sparkle softens over the first half hour, earthy patchouli steps forwa…

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Wish of Luck by Avon is a bright Floral Green fragrance that leads with crisp green apple and tart citrus. The heart softens into aquatic water lily and cyclamen, settling onto a base of musk and vanilla. It offers an easygoing, refreshing vibe ideal for casual daily wear, especially during the warmer months when you …

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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, MYSTERIOUS LORD or Wish of Luck?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MYSTERIOUS LORD is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Wish of Luck is rated 3.43/5 from 201 votes. Choose MYSTERIOUS LORD for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wish of Luck for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, MYSTERIOUS LORD or Wish of Luck?

MYSTERIOUS LORD lasts longest (MYSTERIOUS LORD 80/100, Wish of Luck 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MYSTERIOUS LORD or Wish of Luck?

MYSTERIOUS LORD projects furthest (MYSTERIOUS LORD 58/100, Wish of Luck 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MYSTERIOUS LORD and Wish of Luck smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Citruses and Musk.

Is MYSTERIOUS LORD or Wish of Luck better for summer or winter?

MYSTERIOUS LORD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MYSTERIOUS LORD and Wish of Luck?

MYSTERIOUS LORD has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Citruses and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Tonka Bean and Musk. Wish of Luck has top notes of Green Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Cyclamen, Water Lily and Cassia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woody Notes.