Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 2 vs Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 2

Marc Cain

3.3321 votes

Rank #52,835 Warm SpicyCinnamon

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.6213 votes

Rank #29,407 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mysteriously No 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mysteriously No 21/5

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)4/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Sillage & projection: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Value for money: Mysteriously No 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 2Marc Cain

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

SillageParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value32

Category winnerMysteriously No 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

musky53%

amber42%

earthy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineSandalwoodRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskVanilla

Top

TruffleCinnamonStrawberryRhubarbBergamotLimeCardamomSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomIrisLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumHeliotropeOrchid

Base

White MuskLeatherVetiverCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring71

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 26%Party 12%

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,835

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,407

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 2 is an oriental floral perfume built around a warm, comforting core of baking spices and soft sweetness. The first spray releases a sharp kick of crushed cloves and fiery cinnamon, lifted by a quick flash of tart bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the initial heat settles into an almond-tinted…

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Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is a bold unisex scent built around heavy black truffle and worn leather. Launched in 2018, this Arturetto Landi composition thrives in colder weather, offering an intense profile that balances earthy, aromatic, and spicy tones. It is a striking choice for those who want a fragra…

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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 2 or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 4 of 5 categories. Mysteriously No 2 is rated 3.33/5 from 21 votes; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 2 for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 2 or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) lasts longest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 87/100, Mysteriously No 2 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 2 or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) projects furthest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 68/100, Mysteriously No 2 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 2 and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Mysteriously No 2 or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) better for summer or winter?

Mysteriously No 2 suits evening wear; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 2 and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Mysteriously No 2 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Vanilla. Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) has top notes of Truffle, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of White Musk, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.