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Mysteriously No 1 vs Le Roy Soleil

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

Updated 1,047 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Roy Soleil takes 5 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.

  • Le Roy Soleil

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mysteriously No 12/7
Le Roy Soleil5/7
Ratings & consensus
Le Roy Soleil
Community sentiment
Le Roy Soleil
Longevity
Le Roy Soleil
Sillage & projection
Le Roy Soleil
Value for money
Mysteriously No 1
Versatility
Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Roy Soleil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain
Le Roy SoleilSalvador Dali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%
4.08/ 5 · 1,014 votes
Have 38%Had 31%Want 32%
Category winnerLe Roy SoleilRating 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

39%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

1,014 votes

Category winnerLe Roy SoleilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityLe Roy Soleil

SillageLe Roy Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value60
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%
fruity100%
sweet92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match22%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
PineappleBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangePapaya flowerRhubarbAppleLemonBergamot
Heart
ApricotCinnamonCarnationOrchidCyclamenRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesApple, Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Jasmine. 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
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex29
Women64
Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
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#24,024

PerfumerPhilippe Romano

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Roy SoleilHigher 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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Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil is a warm, golden fruity oriental perfume that smells like sweet poached apricots and ripe pineapple sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Released in 1997, it opens with a bright splash of juicy citrus, crisp rhubarb, and sweet fruit before settling into a heart of spicy carnation and velvety ros…

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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 Le Roy Soleil?

Le Roy Soleil takes 5 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Le Roy Soleil is rated 4.08/5 from 1,014 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Roy Soleil for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Le Roy Soleil?

Le Roy Soleil lasts longest (Le Roy Soleil 73/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Le Roy Soleil?

Le Roy Soleil projects furthest (Le Roy Soleil 66/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Le Roy Soleil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Le Roy Soleil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Roy Soleil is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Le Roy Soleil?

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. Le Roy Soleil has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange and Papaya flower, heart notes of Apricot, Cinnamon, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

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