Fragrance comparison

Mystic Oud vs Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

Mystic Oud

Rephase

4.009 votes

Rank #40,522 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Rochas

3.60223 votes

Rank #8,062 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mystic Oud
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mystic Oud2/4

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystic Oud
Sillage & projection: Mystic Oud
Value for money: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystic OudRephase

Secret de Rochas Oud MystèreRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.60/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMystic Oud

SillageMystic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

mossy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRoseNutmegGardeniaJasmine

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamAmbergris

Base

OakmossIncenseVetiverPatchouli

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronWoodsy NotesOlibanumSpicesPatchouliGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Gardenia 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,062

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystic Oud by Rephase starts with a sharp punch of saffron, nutmeg, and gardenia before leaning into dark agarwood. Earthy cypriol oil and gurjan balsam add a dense, resinous structure, while oakmoss and incense deepen the base. It feels heavy, dry, and distinctly smoky on skin. This is not a crowd-pleasing sweet oud,…

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Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is an oriental floral designed for those who appreciate a gentle, rounded take on traditional oud. It opens with a bright spark before settling into a soft rose and woody heart. This fragrance shines best as an understated signature scent for daytime wear in temperate seasons, offering a g…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mystic Oud or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mystic Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is rated 3.60/5 from 223 votes. Choose Mystic Oud for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Oud or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Mystic Oud lasts longest (Mystic Oud 73/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Oud or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Mystic Oud projects furthest (Mystic Oud 69/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Oud and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Gardenia and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Mystic Oud or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère better for summer or winter?

Mystic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic Oud and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Mystic Oud has top notes of Saffron, Rose, Nutmeg and Gardenia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam and Ambergris, a base of Oakmoss, Incense, Vetiver and Patchouli. Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Woodsy Notes and Olibanum.