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Mysteriously No 1 vs Fantastico

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

Updated 36 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mysteriously No 1 takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Mysteriously No 1

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Fantastico

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mysteriously No 12/4
Fantastico1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mysteriously No 1
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Fantastico
Fragranxe ranking
Mysteriously No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain
FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityMysteriously No 1

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
citrus92%
balsamic84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
woody100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and 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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus
Base7-10 hrs
VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense
Category winnerFantasticoLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring91
Summer27
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night41
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day39
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex29
Women64
Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 27%Casual 19%Work 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,353

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,982

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Higher 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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Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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 Fantastico?

Mysteriously No 1 takes 2 of 4 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Fantastico?

Mysteriously No 1 lasts longest (Mysteriously No 1 67/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Fantastico?

Projection is very close: Mysteriously No 1 50/100, Fantastico 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Fantastico smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

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

Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Fantastico?

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. Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar.

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