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Mythique vs Nude Sand

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

Updated 168 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mythique takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Mythique

    Choose it for a iris and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Nude Sand

    Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mythique4/7
Nude Sand3/7
Ratings & consensus
Nude Sand
Community sentiment
Nude Sand
Longevity
Mythique
Sillage & projection
Mythique
Value for money
Nude Sand
Versatility
Mythique
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mythique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MythiqueParfums DelRae
Nude SandKKW Fragrance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 54%
3.98/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%
Category winnerNude SandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

110 votes

41%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNude SandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityMythique

SillageMythique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value64
Category winnerNude SandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
musky100%
floral92%
iris84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both iris, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisJasminePeony
Base5-7 hrs
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliSandalwood
Top
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Pink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisFreesiaPeony
Base
Tonka BeanMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Mythique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall92
Winter33
Day100
Night35
Spring100
Summer75
Fall88
Winter29
Day100
Night23
Category winnerMythiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex33
Women50
Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 9%
Men5
Unisex24
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,006

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#34,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMythiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mythique by Parfums DelRae delivers a cool, suede-textured iris that melts into a warm skin scent. The opening hits with a brisk flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before revealing a rich Florentine orris butter. It never feels like grandma's loose vanity powder. Instead, dewy peony and clean jasmine petals soften …

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Nude Sand is a soft, musky floral anchored by ambrette and powdery iris. It feels clean and understated on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily office wear or casual weekend errands in moderate weather. It avoids heavy sweetness, focusing instead on a skin-scent profile that emphasizes natural, quiet elegan…

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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, Mythique or Nude Sand?

Mythique takes 4 of 7 categories. Mythique is rated 3.86/5 from 110 votes; Nude Sand is rated 3.98/5 from 58 votes. Choose Mythique for a iris and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nude Sand for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mythique or Nude Sand?

Mythique lasts longest (Mythique 59/100, Nude Sand 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mythique or Nude Sand?

Mythique projects furthest (Mythique 51/100, Nude Sand 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mythique and Nude Sand smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Mythique or Nude Sand better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mythique is the stronger pick. For winter, Mythique is the stronger pick. Mythique suits daytime wear; Nude Sand suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mythique and Nude Sand?

Mythique has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Sandalwood. Nude Sand has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Freesia and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Vetiver.

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