Fragrance comparison

Mystic vs UnderOUD

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mystic

Regalien

3.99112 votes

Rank #5,371 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

UnderOUD

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.7117 votes

Rank #48,288 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mystic
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
UnderOUD
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mystic5/5

UnderOUD0/5

Ratings & consensus: Mystic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystic
Sillage & projection: Mystic
Value for money: Mystic
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

MysticRegalien

UnderOUDThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

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

29%Love

24%Like

41%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMysticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

vanilla100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

GeraniumPepperOlibanumPlumSage

Heart

SandalwoodBalsam FirFirPatchouliSaffronVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMuskBenzoinCastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesSage, Pepper, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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–

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex46

Women2

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,371

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#48,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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UnderOUD by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with an intriguing contrast of sharp black pepper, aromatic sage, and ripe dark plum, supported by smoky olibanum resin. As the fragrance settles, lush balsam fir needles, cedar, and earthy patchouli take center stage alongside a trace of tingly saffron. The extended dry dow…

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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 UnderOUD?

Mystic takes 5 of 5 categories. Mystic is rated 3.99/5 from 112 votes; UnderOUD is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Mystic for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose UnderOUD for a vanilla and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic or UnderOUD?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 84/100, UnderOUD 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic or UnderOUD?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 75/100, UnderOUD 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic and UnderOUD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sage, Pepper, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Mystic or UnderOUD better for summer or winter?

UnderOUD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic and UnderOUD?

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. UnderOUD has top notes of Geranium, Pepper, Olibanum and Plum, heart notes of Sandalwood, Balsam Fir, Fir and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.