Potion Royal Black vs Bois Mystique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Potion Royal Black takes 6 of 8 categories.
Potion Royal BlackChoose it for a smoky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois MystiqueChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Potion Royal Black6/8
Bois Mystique2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois Mystique
- Community sentiment
- Bois Mystique
- Longevity
- Potion Royal Black
- Sillage & projection
- Potion Royal Black
- Value for money
- Potion Royal Black
- Versatility
- Potion Royal Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Potion Royal Black
- Fragranxe ranking
- Potion Royal Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Potion Royal BlackDSQUARED²Bois MystiqueHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 600 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%
4.40/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerBois MystiqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
600 votes
57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
437 votes
Category winnerBois MystiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPotion Royal Black
SillagePotion Royal Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPotion Royal BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsmoky100%
rose92%
woody84%
amber77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTopFirst 30 to 45 minutes
IncensePimentoBergamot
HeartHours 1 to 5
RoseLeatherTobacco
BaseHours 5 to 12+
Guaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris
Base5-7+ hrs
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Category winnerPotion Royal BlackLongest dry-down: Hours 5 to 12+
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer12
Fall85
Winter100
Day31
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day100
Night84
Category winnerPotion Royal BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,378
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews125
Overall rank#27,576
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPotion Royal BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPotion Royal Black by DSQUARED² is a dark, dry woody spicy scent built around a bold combination of smoky incense, rich rose, and polished leather. The scent opens with a brisk kick of Italian bergamot and warm pimento pepper before settling into a deep floral heart layered over cured tobacco leaf. At the base, dry gu…
Reviews →The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…
Reviews →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, Potion Royal Black or Bois Mystique?
Potion Royal Black takes 6 of 8 categories. Potion Royal Black is rated 4.23/5 from 600 votes; Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes. Choose Potion Royal Black for a smoky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Potion Royal Black or Bois Mystique?
Potion Royal Black lasts longest (Potion Royal Black 79/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Potion Royal Black or Bois Mystique?
Potion Royal Black projects furthest (Potion Royal Black 68/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Potion Royal Black and Bois Mystique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Cashmere Wood.
Is Potion Royal Black or Bois Mystique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Potion Royal Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Potion Royal Black is the stronger pick. Potion Royal Black suits evening wear; Bois Mystique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Potion Royal Black and Bois Mystique?
Potion Royal Black has top notes of Incense, Pimento and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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