Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs Nefs

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,737 ratings analysed

Mystic

Regalien

3.99112 votes

Rank #5,365 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mystic
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mystic1/7

Nefs6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MysticRegalien

NefsNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNefsRating 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

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

Category winnerNefsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMysticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

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

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

InformationalShared notesSage, Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Agarwood (Oud). 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–

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNefsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex46

Women2

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,365

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher 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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Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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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 Nefs?

Nefs takes 6 of 7 categories. Mystic is rated 3.99/5 from 112 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Mystic for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or Nefs?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Mystic 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or Nefs?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Mystic 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and Nefs smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Vanilla, Gurjan balsam and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Mystic or Nefs better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystic is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic is the stronger pick. Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and Nefs?

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. Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather.