Fragrance comparison

Mystic Aromatic vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,236 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #25,956 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Aromatic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Mystic Aromatic5/7

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Community sentiment: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Longevity: Mystic Aromatic
Sillage & projection: Mystic Aromatic
Value for money: Mystic Aromatic
Versatility: Mystic Aromatic
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

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMystic Aromatic

SillageMystic Aromatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value29

Category winnerMystic AromaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystic AromaticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

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

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#25,956

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…

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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mystic Aromatic takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Aromatic or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mystic Aromatic lasts longest (Mystic Aromatic 61/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Aromatic or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mystic Aromatic projects furthest (Mystic Aromatic 60/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Aromatic and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.

Is Mystic Aromatic or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystic Aromatic is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic Aromatic is the stronger pick. Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic Aromatic and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.