Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Basi Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mystic

Regalien

3.99112 votes

Rank #5,365 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Basi Homme

Armand Basi

3.88143 votes

Rank #10,976 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mystic
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Basi Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Mystic5/7

Basi Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticRegalien

Basi HommeArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

3.88/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 35%Had 33%Want 32%

Category winnerMysticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

36%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerBasi HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBasi HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cedar NeedlesSagePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

LavenderPepper

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaGurjan balsamTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Amber

Top

Chinese TeaCorianderBergamotPalisander Rosewood

Heart

PepperLotusSageMint

Base

VanillaAmberMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesSage, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMysticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex46

Women2

Men82

Unisex12

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,365

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#10,976

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMysticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystic by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Mystic was launched in 2018. Mystic was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Cedar Needles, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender and Pepper; base notes are Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla, Gurjan balsam, Ton…

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Basi Homme opens with a brisk mix of tea, bergamot and green spice, then settles into a warmer woody base with soft vanilla, amber and musk. Reviews often describe it as masculine, smooth and quietly elegant, with enough sweetness to feel inviting without turning heavy. It suits someone who likes spicy woods with an o…

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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 Basi Homme?

Mystic takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystic is rated 3.99/5 from 112 votes; Basi Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 143 votes. Choose Mystic for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Basi Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Basi Homme?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 84/100, Basi Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Basi Homme?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 75/100, Basi Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and Basi Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is Mystic or Basi Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystic is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Basi Homme?

Mystic has top notes of Cedar Needles, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Gurjan balsam. Basi Homme has top notes of Chinese Tea, Coriander, Bergamot and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Pepper, Lotus, Sage and Mint, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Woody Notes.