Fragrance comparison

Mythic vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mythic

Castelbajac

3.9212 votes

Rank #52,160 WoodyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mythic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mythic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mythic3/5

Strong as Metal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Strong as Metal
Sillage & projection: Mythic
Value for money: Mythic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Strong as Metal
Fragranxe ranking: Mythic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MythicCastelbajac

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 12%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageMythic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMythicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

lavender65%

marine56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match56%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

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

Category winnerStrong as MetalLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall82

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMythicHigher 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…

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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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 Strong as Metal?

Mythic takes 3 of 5 categories. Mythic is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mythic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mythic or Strong as Metal?

Strong as Metal lasts longest (Strong as Metal 80/100, Mythic 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mythic or Strong as Metal?

Mythic projects furthest (Mythic 67/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mythic and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Vetiver and Moss.

Is Mythic or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Mythic suits daytime wear; Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mythic and Strong as Metal?

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. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.