Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Byblos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 534 ratings analysed

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,472 FruityWhite Floral

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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.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mystic2/4

Byblos2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticMarilyn Miglin

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating 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

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both floral

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

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,472

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher 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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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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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 Byblos?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Byblos?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Byblos?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 78/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Mystic or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Byblos?

Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.