Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Sissi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,649 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mystic2/5

Sissi3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticMarilyn Miglin

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerSissiRating 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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Category winnerSissiLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSissiHigher 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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Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 3 of 5 categories. Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Sissi?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Sissi 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Sissi?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 78/100, Sissi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and Sissi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Narcissus.

Is Mystic or Sissi better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear; Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Sissi?

Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.