Fragrance comparison

Mystic Rose vs Maa Arwaak

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

Mystic Rose

Zara

3.90160 votes

Rank #7,636 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Maa Arwaak

Rasasi · 2015

3.7576 votes

Rank #9,516 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maa Arwaak takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mystic Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Maa Arwaak
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystic Rose2/7

Maa Arwaak5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystic RoseZara

Maa ArwaakRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

Category winnerMystic RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerMaa ArwaakMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMaa Arwaak

SillageMaa Arwaak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMaa ArwaakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

floral30%

floral100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both rose, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cranberry

Heart

Rose

Base

Amberwood

Top

CranberryFloral NotesPink PepperTamarind

Heart

RoseCacao PodVioletCoffee blossom

Base

VanillaPatchouliMassoia

InformationalShared notesCranberry and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer47

Fall95

Winter84

Day100

Night65

Category winnerMaa ArwaakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#9,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews17

Category winnerMystic RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystic Rose by Zara offers a dark, spiced floral profile that feels mature and grounding. Built around a prominent rose note, it layers tart cranberry over a persistent amberwood base. This fragrance thrives in colder weather, making it a distinct choice for autumn or winter evenings when you want a moody, non-sugary …

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Maa Arwaak by Rasasi is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, anchored by a sharp lavender and lemon opening. It moves into a spicy cumin heart that feels distinctly unconventional. The scent settles into a warm, powdery dry down of cedar and musk. This is a reliable, sweet, and club-oriented option for cool-weather nig…

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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 Rose or Maa Arwaak?

Maa Arwaak takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystic Rose is rated 3.90/5 from 160 votes; Maa Arwaak is rated 3.75/5 from 76 votes. Choose Mystic Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Maa Arwaak for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Rose or Maa Arwaak?

Maa Arwaak lasts longest (Maa Arwaak 74/100, Mystic Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Rose or Maa Arwaak?

Maa Arwaak projects furthest (Maa Arwaak 63/100, Mystic Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Rose and Maa Arwaak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cranberry and Rose.

Is Mystic Rose or Maa Arwaak better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maa Arwaak is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic Rose is the stronger pick. Maa Arwaak suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic Rose and Maa Arwaak?

Mystic Rose has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Amberwood. Maa Arwaak has top notes of Cranberry, Floral Notes, Pink Pepper and Tamarind, heart notes of Rose, Cacao Pod, Violet and Coffee blossom, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Massoia.