Fragrance comparison

Mystic Aromatic vs Par 4

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 320 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Par 4

Detaille

3.9651 votes

Rank #19,069 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Aromatic takes 6 of 8 categories.

Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Par 4
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mystic Aromatic6/8

Par 42/8

Ratings & consensus: Mystic Aromatic
Community sentiment: Mystic Aromatic
Longevity: Mystic Aromatic
Sillage & projection: Mystic Aromatic
Value for money: Par 4
Versatility: Par 4
Note pyramid (duration): Mystic Aromatic
Fragranxe ranking: Mystic Aromatic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystic AromaticMugler

Par 4Detaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerMystic AromaticRating 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

35%Love

33%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerMystic AromaticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMystic Aromatic

SillageMystic Aromatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value51

Category winnerPar 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

amber53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match48%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

Notes

ThymeSaffronFrench labdanumGalbanumBergamotFirVetyverClary SageWoodsy NotesBasil

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMystic AromaticLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring88

Summer94

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Category winnerPar 4Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

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

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#19,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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 →

Detaille Par 4 is an aromatic fougere that feels like stepping out of a classic Parisian barbershop into a brisk pine forest. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter green galbanum. White thyme and basil bring an immediate culinary snap before dry clary sage takes over. Within thirty minutes, a warm streak …

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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 Par 4?

Mystic Aromatic takes 6 of 8 categories. Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes; Par 4 is rated 3.96/5 from 51 votes. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Par 4 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Aromatic or Par 4?

They last about the same: Mystic Aromatic 61/100, Par 4 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Aromatic or Par 4?

Mystic Aromatic projects furthest (Mystic Aromatic 60/100, Par 4 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Aromatic and Par 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.

Is Mystic Aromatic or Par 4 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Par 4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Par 4 is the stronger pick. Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear; Par 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.