Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #56,963 SweetWhite 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mystic3/4

Shu Uemura1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticMarilyn Miglin

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

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

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Patchouli. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMysticHigher 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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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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 Shu Uemura?

Mystic takes 3 of 4 categories. Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Shu Uemura?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Shu Uemura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Shu Uemura?

Projection is very close: Shu Uemura 79/100, Mystic 78/100 for sillage.

Do Mystic and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Patchouli.

Is Mystic or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Shu Uemura?

Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.