Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Elysée

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,125 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

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16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #23,483 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mysteriously No 12/7

Elysée4/7

Ratings & consensus: Elysée
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Elysée
Sillage & projection: Elysée
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

ElyséeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,483

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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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, Mysteriously No 1 or Elysée?

Elysée takes 4 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Elysée?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Elysée?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Elysée smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Cinnamon.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Elysée better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear; Elysée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Elysée?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.