Fragrance comparison

Mystique Homme vs Sicilia

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 348 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mystique Homme

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.63337 votes

Rank #3,292 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Sicilia

Paolo Gigli

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,642 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystique Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mystique Homme
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sicilia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystique Homme3/5

Sicilia1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystique HommeAl Haramain Perfumes

SiciliaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 32%Want 50%

Category winnerSiciliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMystique Homme

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMystique HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiLavenderOrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomMint

Base

TobaccoGuaiac WoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

elemiMintLavenderRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

Balsam FirViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Lavender, Mint and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Sicilia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Overall rank#54,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystique HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystique Homme is a bright, clean white floral with a masculine fougere frame. It often opens citrusy and aromatic, then leans into jasmine and orange blossom that some people read as fresh laundry, others as sharp or synthetic. The dry-down turns warmer and more woody-musky, with a light tobacco nuance. If you like t…

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Paolo Gigli Sicilia opens with an invigorating burst of garden mint, peppery rosemary, and aromatic lavender. The initial spray feels crisp, cutting through stale air with herbal clarity. Within fifteen minutes, resinous balsam fir and soft violet leaves emerge to ground the energetic top notes, preventing the blend f…

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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 Homme or Sicilia?

Mystique Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Mystique Homme is rated 3.63/5 from 337 votes; Sicilia is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mystique Homme for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sicilia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystique Homme or Sicilia?

Mystique Homme lasts longest (Mystique Homme 71/100, Sicilia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystique Homme or Sicilia?

Projection is very close: Mystique Homme 64/100, Sicilia 64/100 for sillage.

Do Mystique Homme and Sicilia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Lavender, Mint and Guaiac Wood.

Is Mystique Homme or Sicilia better for summer or winter?

Sicilia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystique Homme and Sicilia?

Mystique Homme has top notes of elemi, Lavender, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Mint, a base of Tobacco, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Sicilia has top notes of elemi, Mint, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood.