Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Arpège

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,602 ratings analysed

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,072 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mystic
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mystic2/4

Arpège2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticMarilyn Miglin

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyIrisNarcissusPatchouliApricotSandalwoodJasmineLilyVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mystic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystic by Marilyn Miglin brings forward a sharp, old-school green floral character with an unmistakable bite. The scent introduces itself through a punchy apricot note combined with bitter, herbal marigold and a crisp burst of lily-of-the-valley. As the sharp opening calms down, a powdery iris note emerges alongside n…

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Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mystic or Arpège?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Arpège?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Arpège?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 78/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and Arpège smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Mystic or Arpège better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Arpège?

Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.