Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 633 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,809 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Mystic3/4

Liz Claiborne1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticMarilyn Miglin

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerMysticRating 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

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, floral and green

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

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,809

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher 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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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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 Liz Claiborne?

Mystic takes 3 of 4 categories. Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Liz Claiborne?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Liz Claiborne?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 78/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and green accords. Common notes include Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus and Sandalwood.

Is Mystic or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Liz Claiborne?

Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.