Fragrance comparison

Papillon D’Amour vs Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Papillon D’Amour

Linn Young

4.0714 votes

Rank #50,704 PowderyViolet

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13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Annette Neuffer

4.4363 votes

Rank #6,354 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 4 of 5 categories.

Papillon D’Amour
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Papillon D’Amour1/5

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica4/5

Ratings & consensus: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Sillage & projection: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Value for money: Papillon D’Amour
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Papillon D’AmourLinn Young

Avicenna Myrrha MysticaAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

4.43/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

63%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

SillageAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPapillon D’AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

rose77%

musky69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Parma VioletWhite MuskBulgarian RoseBourbon VanillaHawthornCassisOpoponaxJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TangerineCinnamonPetitgrainSaffronCardamomGingerBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

MyrrhMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseRoseOlibanumelemiOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

OpoponaxBeeswaxSandalwoodSiam BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Bourbon Vanilla, Opoponax and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,354

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papillon D’Amour opens with a quick pop of tart cassis and hawthorn before settling into a deep floral core. Parma violet takes center stage alongside velvety Bulgarian rose and sweet jasmine. As the initial brightness simmers down, the composition shifts toward a powdery, cosmetic texture that feels clean and retro. …

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Avicenna Myrrha Mystica centers on smooth myrrh rather than sharp resin. Wearers describe rose, beeswax, citrus, warm spices and creamy sandalwood folding into a deep amber balsamic base that feels rich, polished and skin-hugging. It suits people who like resinous, spicy florals with warmth and texture, especially fo…

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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, Papillon D’Amour or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 4 of 5 categories. Papillon D’Amour is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is rated 4.43/5 from 63 votes. Choose Papillon D’Amour for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Avicenna Myrrha Mystica for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Papillon D’Amour or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica lasts longest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 83/100, Papillon D’Amour 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papillon D’Amour or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica projects furthest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 73/100, Papillon D’Amour 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papillon D’Amour and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Bourbon Vanilla, Opoponax and Jasmine.

Is Papillon D’Amour or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica better for summer or winter?

Papillon D’Amour suits daytime wear; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papillon D’Amour and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Papillon D’Amour features Parma Violet, White Musk, Bulgarian Rose, Bourbon Vanilla and Hawthorn. Avicenna Myrrha Mystica has top notes of Tangerine, Cinnamon, Petitgrain and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Beeswax, Sandalwood and Siam Benzoin.