Fragrance comparison

Mystic Aromatic vs 1178

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

1178

Bois Richeux

5.003 votes

Rank #41,235 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1178 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1178
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mystic Aromatic1/3

11782/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1178
Sillage & projection: 1178
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystic Aromatic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystic AromaticMugler

1178Bois Richeux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1178

Sillage1178

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

amber44%

soft spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Peru BalsamOreganoBasilClary SageThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilThymeLavenderMint

Heart

RosemaryFennelCeleryLaurelsClary Sage

Base

AmberWoody NotesMuskCaraway

InformationalShared notesBasil, Clary Sage and Thyme. Durations are only published for Mystic Aromatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#41,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystic AromaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Mystic Aromatic steps away from sugary gourmands to deliver a vibrant, savory herb garden in a bottle. The first spray releases a brisk crush of sweet basil, culinary oregano, and peppery thyme. It smells green, fresh, and slightly damp, like walking through rows of herbs after a morning rain. As the initial he…

Reviews →

1178 opens like a bundle of freshly cut herbs, basil, thyme, lavender and mint, then settles into a smoother mix of dried aromatics, soft woods, amber and musk. It smells natural, green and quietly warm rather than sharp or sweet. This suits shoppers who enjoy herbal fragrances with a fresh start and a gentler, slight…

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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, Mystic Aromatic or 1178?

1178 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes; 1178 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1178 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Aromatic or 1178?

1178 lasts longest (1178 70/100, Mystic Aromatic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Aromatic or 1178?

1178 projects furthest (1178 75/100, Mystic Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Aromatic and 1178 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.

Is Mystic Aromatic or 1178 better for summer or winter?

Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear; 1178 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic Aromatic and 1178?

Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme. 1178 has top notes of Basil, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Fennel, Celery and Laurels, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Musk and Caraway.