Mystery & Excellence vs Rose et Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mystery & Excellence takes 4 of 5 categories.
Mystery & ExcellenceChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Rose et NoirChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mystery & Excellence4/5
Rose et Noir1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mystery & Excellence
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mystery & Excellence
- Sillage & projection
- Rose et Noir
- Value for money
- Mystery & Excellence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mystery & Excellence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mystery & ExcellenceLinn YoungRose et NoirDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 24%Had 22%Want 55%
3.58/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 19%Had 15%Want 66%
Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
76 votes
13%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMystery & Excellence
SillageRose et Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMystery & ExcellenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
anis77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
almond77%
cherry69%
nutty61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseVioletIvyLemonPineappleMahogany
Heart
LicoriceIrisJasmineVetiverAmaryllisLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAlmondWhite MuskChocolateHeliotropeTobacco
Top30 to 45 minutes
Sour CherryRed BerriesAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseTaif RoseTeaLicorice
Base3 to 4 hours
AniseVanillaIrisTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAnise, Licorice, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Rose et Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer46
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer38
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night30
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#44,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLinn Young Mystery & Excellence opens with an immediate blast of star anise and powdery violet, settled over dark ivy. As it dries down on skin during cold autumn evenings, a syrupy licorice heart mixes with vanilla, tonka bean, and almond. The dark gourmand trail stays sweet, cozy, and distinctly warm for casual wint…
Reviews →Rose et Noir by Dilís Parfum is a sweet oriental vanilla fragrance built around bright red fruits and rich florals. The scent opens with tart sour cherry, red berries, and creamy almond, lifted by a touch of bergamot. As it settles, classic rose and Taif rose blend with black tea and spicy licorice, creating a slightl…
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, Mystery & Excellence or Rose et Noir?
Mystery & Excellence takes 4 of 5 categories. Mystery & Excellence is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes; Rose et Noir is rated 3.58/5 from 24 votes. Choose Mystery & Excellence for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Rose et Noir for a sweet and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mystery & Excellence or Rose et Noir?
Mystery & Excellence lasts longest (Mystery & Excellence 60/100, Rose et Noir 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mystery & Excellence or Rose et Noir?
Rose et Noir projects furthest (Rose et Noir 60/100, Mystery & Excellence 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mystery & Excellence and Rose et Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Licorice, Iris and Vanilla.
Is Mystery & Excellence or Rose et Noir better for summer or winter?
Rose et Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mystery & Excellence and Rose et Noir?
Mystery & Excellence has top notes of Anise, Violet, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Almond and White Musk. Rose et Noir has top notes of Sour Cherry, Red Berries, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Taif Rose, Tea and Licorice, a base of Anise, Vanilla, Iris and Tonka Bean.
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