Fragrance comparison

Mystes vs Zeno

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

Mystes

Diadema Exclusif

5.002 votes

Rank #40,304 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Zeno

Maison Alhambra

3.91106 votes

Rank #7,654 WoodyCitrus

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 sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zeno
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mystes2/4

Zeno2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystesDiadema Exclusif

ZenoMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.91/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

48%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMystes

SillageMystes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value85

Category winnerZenoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

GrapefruitBergamotPineappleOrangeRose

Heart

HyacinthLotusLily of the ValleyAppleFreesiaIrisGardeniaViolet

Base

PinePatchouliWhite MuskCedarAmberIncense

InformationalShared notesPine, Violet, Iris and Incense. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,304

PerfumerPier Luigi Salvi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerZenoHigher 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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Zeno by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for women. This scent opens with a burst of grapefruit, pineapple, and bergamot, softening into a lush heart of iris, violet, and lily of the valley. It settles into an earthy, resinous base of pine, patchouli, and incense, making it a versatile choice for…

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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 Zeno?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mystes is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Zeno is rated 3.91/5 from 106 votes. Choose Mystes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zeno for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystes or Zeno?

Mystes lasts longest (Mystes 80/100, Zeno 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystes or Zeno?

Mystes projects furthest (Mystes 58/100, Zeno 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystes and Zeno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Violet, Iris and Incense.

Is Mystes or Zeno better for summer or winter?

Mystes suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystes and Zeno?

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. Zeno has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Apple, a base of Pine, Patchouli, White Musk and Cedar.