Fragrance comparison

Mystes vs Mandala of Desires

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Mystes

Diadema Exclusif

5.002 votes

Rank #40,304 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #21,999 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mystes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mandala of Desires
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mystes2/4

Mandala of Desires2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystes
Sillage & projection: Mandala of Desires
Value for money: Mystes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandala of Desires

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystesDiadema Exclusif

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

31%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMystes

SillageMandala of Desires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMystesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineVioletIrisEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseMyrrhCedarAmber

Base6-9 hrs

VanillaHaitian VetiverWhite Musk

Top

ChocolateCinnamonBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Vanilla and White Musk. Durations are only published for Mystes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 28%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,304

PerfumerPier Luigi Salvi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,999

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMandala of DesiresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystes opens with a surprising snap of evergreen needles. You get sharp green pine sap immediately, tempered by powdery iris root and a soft touch of Egyptian jasmine. Do not rush to judge the opening. Give it ten minutes on bare skin. Once the initial alcohol and volatile aromatics lift, deep church resins step forwa…

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Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…

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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, Mystes or Mandala of Desires?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mystes is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes. Choose Mystes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystes or Mandala of Desires?

Mystes lasts longest (Mystes 80/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystes or Mandala of Desires?

Projection is very close: Mandala of Desires 60/100, Mystes 58/100 for sillage.

Do Mystes and Mandala of Desires smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Mystes or Mandala of Desires better for summer or winter?

Mystes suits evening wear; Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystes and Mandala of Desires?

Mystes has top notes of Pine, Violet, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Incense, Myrrh, Cedar and Amber, a base of Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver and White Musk. Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla.