Fragrance comparison

Épices Cuir L'ecense vs Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

3 wins

Épices Cuir L'ecense

Atelier Segall & Barutti

3.9519 votes

Rank #35,517 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Rochas

3.60223 votes

Rank #8,062 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Épices Cuir L'ecense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Épices Cuir L'ecense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Épices Cuir L'ecense3/5

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère2/5

Ratings & consensus: Épices Cuir L'ecense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Épices Cuir L'ecense
Sillage & projection: Épices Cuir L'ecense
Value for money: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Épices Cuir L'ecenseAtelier Segall & Barutti

Secret de Rochas Oud MystèreRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

3.60/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerÉpices Cuir L'ecenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityÉpices Cuir L'ecense

SillageÉpices Cuir L'ecense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

rum61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumIrisRaspberrySaffronThyme

Heart

MyrhhIndian SpicesBergamotOlibanumcannabisJasmineCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherIncenseCedarAmberSpices

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronWoodsy NotesOlibanumSpicesPatchouliGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Spices, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,517

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,062

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Épices Cuir L'ecense opens with a heavy splash of dark rum, tart raspberry, and medicinal saffron that cuts through crisp evening air. The dark liquor top rapidly settles into a dense, smoky heart where myrrh, frankincense olibanum, and dry cinnamon take charge. As the fragrance warms on skin over the first hour, the …

Reviews →

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is an oriental floral designed for those who appreciate a gentle, rounded take on traditional oud. It opens with a bright spark before settling into a soft rose and woody heart. This fragrance shines best as an understated signature scent for daytime wear in temperate seasons, offering a g…

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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, Épices Cuir L'ecense or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Épices Cuir L'ecense takes 3 of 5 categories. Épices Cuir L'ecense is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is rated 3.60/5 from 223 votes. Choose Épices Cuir L'ecense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Épices Cuir L'ecense or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Épices Cuir L'ecense lasts longest (Épices Cuir L'ecense 67/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Épices Cuir L'ecense or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Projection is very close: Épices Cuir L'ecense 63/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 62/100 for sillage.

Do Épices Cuir L'ecense and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Spices, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Épices Cuir L'ecense or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère better for summer or winter?

Épices Cuir L'ecense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Épices Cuir L'ecense and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Épices Cuir L'ecense has top notes of Rum, Iris, Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Myrhh, Indian Spices, Bergamot and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Incense and Cedar. Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Woodsy Notes and Olibanum.