Mythic vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mythic takes 4 of 4 categories.
MythicChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mythic4/4
VIII Eight0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mythic
- Sillage & projection
- Mythic
- Value for money
- Mythic
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mythic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MythicCastelbajacVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 22%Had 12%Want 66%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
25%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityMythic
SillageMythic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMythicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
lavender65%
marine56%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Cedar LeavesBergamotLavenderPink PepperCypress
Heart2-3 hrs
Marine notesLily of the ValleyMelon
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarAmberwoodSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanMossTobacco
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Mythic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer55
Fall82
Winter27
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMythicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCastelbajac 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 →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mythic or VIII Eight?
Mythic takes 4 of 4 categories. Mythic is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mythic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mythic or VIII Eight?
Mythic lasts longest (Mythic 73/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mythic or VIII Eight?
Mythic projects furthest (Mythic 67/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mythic and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
Is Mythic or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Mythic suits daytime wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mythic and VIII Eight?
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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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