Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,353 AmberCitrus

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17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,150 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mysteriously No 13/7

Vison Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMysteriously No 1

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match17%Clearly different

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMarigold, 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

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

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#11,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher 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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Vison Noir?

Mysteriously No 1 lasts longest (Mysteriously No 1 67/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Marigold, Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.