Fragrance comparison

Mystic Rose vs Wish of Love

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 707 ratings analysed

7 wins

Mystic Rose

Zara

3.90160 votes

Rank #7,636 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Wish of Love

Avon

3.23547 votes

Rank #9,118 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Rose takes 7 of 7 categories.

Mystic Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wish of Love
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring.

Mystic Rose7/7

Wish of Love0/7

Ratings & consensus: Mystic Rose
Community sentiment: Mystic Rose
Longevity: Mystic Rose
Sillage & projection: Mystic Rose
Value for money: Mystic Rose
Versatility: Mystic Rose
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

Wish of LoveAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.23/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

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

22%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

533 votes

Category winnerMystic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMystic Rose

SillageMystic Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMystic RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

floral30%

floral100%

fruity83%

fresh65%

rose48%

musky30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cranberry

Heart

Rose

Base

Amberwood

Top

Cranberry

Heart

Cherry BlossomRoseHortensia

Base

Musk

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystic RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#9,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

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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Wish of Love by Avon is a fruity floral fragrance that leans on a prominent cranberry opening. Launched in 2008, it relies on a heart of cherry blossom and rose, resting on a basic musk foundation. This scent provides an easygoing profile for casual spring days, though your personal reaction will depend on your tolera…

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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 Wish of Love?

Mystic Rose takes 7 of 7 categories. Mystic Rose is rated 3.90/5 from 160 votes; Wish of Love is rated 3.23/5 from 547 votes. Choose Mystic Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Wish of Love for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Rose or Wish of Love?

Mystic Rose lasts longest (Mystic Rose 67/100, Wish of Love 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Rose or Wish of Love?

Mystic Rose projects furthest (Mystic Rose 57/100, Wish of Love 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Rose and Wish of Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Cranberry and Rose.

Is Mystic Rose or Wish of Love better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mystic Rose and Wish of Love?

Mystic Rose has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Amberwood. Wish of Love has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Rose and Hortensia, a base of Musk.