Fragrance comparison

Mysterium vs Elsa Schiaparelli

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mysterium

PARIS CORNER

4.17162 votes

Rank #7,621 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Elsa Schiaparelli

Art Deco Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #61,489 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mysterium takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mysterium
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elsa Schiaparelli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Mysterium2/3

Elsa Schiaparelli1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mysterium
Sillage & projection: Elsa Schiaparelli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mysterium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysteriumPARIS CORNER

Elsa SchiaparelliArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

162 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMysterium

SillageElsa Schiaparelli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

PassionfruitCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherRoseIncense

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliLabdanumSandalwood

Top

Bitter OrangeAldehydesNeroliCorianderBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonRoseJasmineNarcissusHoneyPepper

Base

OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumHyraxIncenseBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Rose and Incense. Durations are only published for Mysterium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer19

Fall100

Winter96

Day73

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#61,489

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMysteriumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mysterium by PARIS CORNER brings together tart fruit, dry spices, and dark base elements in an oriental woody profile. The opening pairs a splash of tropical passionfruit and bergamot with warm cinnamon. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich leather, smoky incense, and velvety rose emerges to give the frag…

Reviews →

Elsa Schiaparelli by Art Deco Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Elsa Schiaparelli was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Elina Arsenieva. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Honey and …

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mysterium or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Mysterium takes 2 of 3 categories. Mysterium is rated 4.17/5 from 162 votes; Elsa Schiaparelli is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mysterium for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elsa Schiaparelli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Mysterium or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Mysterium lasts longest (Mysterium 72/100, Elsa Schiaparelli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysterium or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Elsa Schiaparelli projects furthest (Elsa Schiaparelli 75/100, Mysterium 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysterium and Elsa Schiaparelli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Rose and Incense.

Is Mysterium or Elsa Schiaparelli better for summer or winter?

Mysterium suits evening wear; Elsa Schiaparelli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysterium and Elsa Schiaparelli?

Mysterium has top notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Elsa Schiaparelli has top notes of Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Coriander, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum.