Fragrance comparison

Mystique vs First Kiss

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Mystique

Lentheric

4.1916 votes

Rank #21,768 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

First Kiss

Aura Budapest

5.009 votes

Rank #32,404 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mystique
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First Kiss
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mystique1/4

First Kiss3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystiqueLentheric

First KissAura Budapest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFirst Kiss

SillageFirst Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFirst KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral92%

lavender84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

musky61%

amber100%

lavender90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both lavender and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineRose

Base6-8 hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderPeachBergamot

Heart

MyrrhYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAlmondAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Mystique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lentheric Mystique is an unapologetic retro floral anchored by dry sandalwood and clean lavender. You get an immediate kick of sharp pink pepper and bright bergamot right out of the nozzle. That spicy bite lasts only a moment. Soon, a classic heart of powdery rose and sweet jasmine moves in, backed by an old-school he…

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First Kiss by Aura Budapest opens with a vibrant burst of lavender and peach, creating a bright aromatic introduction. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and rose emerges, eventually softening into a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean. This extrait de parfum offers a rich, long-lasting presence, id…

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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, Mystique or First Kiss?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories. Mystique is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes; First Kiss is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mystique for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose First Kiss for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystique or First Kiss?

First Kiss lasts longest (First Kiss 89/100, Mystique 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystique or First Kiss?

First Kiss projects furthest (First Kiss 83/100, Mystique 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystique and First Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Mystique or First Kiss better for summer or winter?

Mystique suits daytime wear; First Kiss suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystique and First Kiss?

Mystique has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Musk. First Kiss has top notes of Lavender, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.