Fragrance comparison

Mythic vs No. IV Rise (Nolita)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mythic

Castelbajac

3.9212 votes

Rank #51,709 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

No. IV Rise (Nolita)

Gabar

3.7837 votes

Rank #22,203 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mythic takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mythic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. IV Rise (Nolita)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mythic5/6

No. IV Rise (Nolita)1/6

Ratings & consensus: Mythic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mythic
Sillage & projection: Mythic
Value for money: Mythic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mythic
Fragranxe ranking: No. IV Rise (Nolita)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MythicCastelbajac

No. IV Rise (Nolita)Gabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 12%Want 66%

3.78/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerMythicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

32%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMythic

SillageMythic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMythicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

lavender65%

marine56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

citrus53%

musky42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cedar LeavesBergamotLavenderPink PepperCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

Marine notesLily of the ValleyMelon

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberwoodSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanMossTobacco

Top15-30 mins

JuniperGreen MandarinPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintCypressLavenderLily of the Valley

Base5-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarwoodAmberwood

Category winnerMythicLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall82

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring94

Summer100

Fall31

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,203

PerfumerGustavo Romero

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNo. IV Rise (Nolita)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castelbajac Mythic is a crisp, outdoorsy woody aromatic cologne that opens with an energetic burst of crushed cypress, sharp bergamot, and peppery cedar leaves. Within minutes, a breezy marine accord and juicy melon roll in, softening the brisk pine needles with a clean, aquatic freshness reminiscent of a coastal pine…

Reviews →

Gabar No. IV Rise (Nolita) feels like cracking a bedroom window over Manhattan on a crisp spring morning. The opening hits immediately with crisp green mandarin, sharp juniper berries, and a tingling bite of pink pepper. It does not shout. Instead, cooling garden mint and resinous cypress roll into soft French lavende…

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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, Mythic or No. IV Rise (Nolita)?

Mythic takes 5 of 6 categories. Mythic is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; No. IV Rise (Nolita) is rated 3.78/5 from 37 votes. Choose Mythic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. IV Rise (Nolita) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mythic or No. IV Rise (Nolita)?

Mythic lasts longest (Mythic 73/100, No. IV Rise (Nolita) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mythic or No. IV Rise (Nolita)?

Mythic projects furthest (Mythic 67/100, No. IV Rise (Nolita) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mythic and No. IV Rise (Nolita) smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pink Pepper, Cypress and Lily of the Valley.

Is Mythic or No. IV Rise (Nolita) better for summer or winter?

Mythic suits daytime wear; No. IV Rise (Nolita) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mythic and No. IV Rise (Nolita)?

Mythic has top notes of Cedar Leaves, Bergamot, Lavender and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes, Lily of the Valley and Melon, a base of Cedar, Amberwood, Sandalwood and Vetiver. No. IV Rise (Nolita) has top notes of Juniper, Green Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mint, Cypress, Lavender and Lily of the Valley, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedarwood and Amberwood.