Fragrance comparison

Nymphomaniac vs Spirit of Man Mystic

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Spirit of Man Mystic

Spirit

5.001 votes

Rank #46,168 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nymphomaniac takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nymphomaniac
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit of Man Mystic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nymphomaniac4/5

Spirit of Man Mystic1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nymphomaniac
Sillage & projection: Nymphomaniac
Value for money: Spirit of Man Mystic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Nymphomaniac
Fragranxe ranking: Nymphomaniac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NymphomaniacG Parfums

Spirit of Man MysticSpirit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNymphomaniac

SillageNymphomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSpirit of Man MysticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PearHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaVioletMuskAmberCedarPink PepperThymeLemonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

LemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerThymeLavenderGeraniumHeliotrope

Base5-7 hrs

AmberMuskCedarTonka Bean

Category winnerNymphomaniacLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNymphomaniacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ignore the scandalous name. Nymphomaniac by G Parfums is actually a remarkably polite, cozy fragrance that wraps the skin in a cloud of velvety cosmetic powder and sweet poached pear. A sharp flash of tart lemon and herbal thyme cuts through the initial alcohol lift. Then the heart blooms. Almond-like heliotrope, dewy…

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Spirit of Man Mystic by Spirit is an approachable oriental fougere built around a lively blend of crisp citrus, herbal aromatics, and cozy base woods. The fragrance kicks off with a bright burst of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange that feels brisk and energizing. As the initial sharpness calms,…

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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, Nymphomaniac or Spirit of Man Mystic?

Nymphomaniac takes 4 of 5 categories. Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Spirit of Man Mystic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit of Man Mystic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nymphomaniac or Spirit of Man Mystic?

Nymphomaniac lasts longest (Nymphomaniac 65/100, Spirit of Man Mystic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nymphomaniac or Spirit of Man Mystic?

Nymphomaniac projects furthest (Nymphomaniac 55/100, Spirit of Man Mystic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nymphomaniac and Spirit of Man Mystic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Cedar.

Is Nymphomaniac or Spirit of Man Mystic better for summer or winter?

Nymphomaniac suits daytime wear; Spirit of Man Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nymphomaniac and Spirit of Man Mystic?

Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet. Spirit of Man Mystic has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.