Fragrance comparison

Mystic Aromatic vs Semi-Bespoke No. 23

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 305 ratings analysed

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 23

Roja Dove

4.3136 votes

Rank #20,470 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mystic Aromatic2/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 234/7

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Value for money: Mystic Aromatic
Versatility: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
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

Semi-Bespoke No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Rating 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

67%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 23

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value27

Category winnerMystic AromaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic

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

OreganoThymeBasilBergamot

Heart

Rock roseGeranium

Base

OlibanumClovesSandalwoodLabdanumVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine TreePatchouli

InformationalShared notesOregano, Basil 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

Spring40

Summer7

Fall100

Winter67

Day38

Night100

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

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

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#20,470

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is a warm, resinous woody amber built around green herbs, frankincense and labdanum. It opens aromatic and earthy with oregano, thyme and basil, then settles into creamy sandalwood, soft vanilla and a dense amber base. It usually reads more masculine than fully neutral, and it suits cool weather be…

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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 Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories. Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is rated 4.31/5 from 36 votes. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 23 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Aromatic or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 23 82/100, Mystic Aromatic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Aromatic or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 23 67/100, Mystic Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Aromatic and Semi-Bespoke No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Oregano, Basil and Thyme.

Is Mystic Aromatic or Semi-Bespoke No. 23 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is the stronger pick. For winter, Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is the stronger pick. Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic Aromatic and Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme. Semi-Bespoke No. 23 has top notes of Oregano, Thyme, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Rock rose and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Cloves, Sandalwood and Labdanum.