Fragrance comparison

Índia Misteriosa vs Petit

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 476 ratings analysed

Índia Misteriosa

Mahogany

3.87259 votes

Rank #24,728 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Petit

Guerlain

3.96217 votes

Rank #12,525 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Índia Misteriosa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Petit
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Índia Misteriosa3/7

Petit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Petit
Community sentiment: Petit
Longevity: Índia Misteriosa
Sillage & projection: Índia Misteriosa
Value for money: Índia Misteriosa
Versatility: Petit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Índia MisteriosaMahogany

PetitGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerPetitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

259 votes

29%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerPetitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityÍndia Misteriosa

SillageÍndia Misteriosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value51

Category winnerÍndia MisteriosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineapplePeachMelonBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

MimosaTuberoseJasmineLilyLotus

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderCitrusesBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaJasmineRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Petit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall41

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPetitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women65

Men3

Unisex59

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,525

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPetitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany's Índia Misteriosa is a vibrant floral option for cooler weather, blending bright orchard sweetness with dry, earthy undertones. A prominent opening of sweet melon and pineapple settles into a dense, classical bouquet of mimosa and tuberose on a warm base of patchouli and cedar wood. It suits those seeking a …

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Petit Guerlain by Guerlain offers a gentle, refreshing profile designed around lightness and comfort. It opens with an uplifting burst of mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot, and herbal lavender, giving the scent an instant citrus crispness. As that sunny introduction settles, a soft heart emerges with powdery mimosa, su…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Índia Misteriosa or Petit?

Petit takes 4 of 7 categories. Índia Misteriosa is rated 3.87/5 from 259 votes; Petit is rated 3.96/5 from 217 votes. Choose Índia Misteriosa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Petit for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Índia Misteriosa or Petit?

Índia Misteriosa lasts longest (Índia Misteriosa 75/100, Petit 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Índia Misteriosa or Petit?

Índia Misteriosa projects furthest (Índia Misteriosa 67/100, Petit 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Índia Misteriosa and Petit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Mimosa.

Is Índia Misteriosa or Petit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petit is the stronger pick. For winter, Índia Misteriosa is the stronger pick. Petit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Índia Misteriosa and Petit?

Índia Misteriosa has top notes of Pineapple, Peach, Melon and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Tuberose, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar. Petit has top notes of Lavender, Citruses, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla.