Fragrance comparison

Rectoverso Mystery Secret vs Kissed Glow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.0021 votes

Rank #41,089 VanillaAlmond

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60%scent match

Closely related

Kissed Glow

Oakcha

4.2860 votes

Rank #28,102 VanillaAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kissed Glow
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret3/5

Kissed Glow2/5

Ratings & consensus: Kissed Glow
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Sillage & projection: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Value for money: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kissed Glow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rectoverso Mystery SecretUlric de Varens

Kissed GlowOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 40%Want 44%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 55%Had 3%Want 42%

Category winnerKissed GlowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

52%Love

28%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRectoverso Mystery Secret

SillageRectoverso Mystery Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

woody84%

nutty77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both vanilla, almond and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

MuskJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMilkHeliotrope

Top

PistachioAlmond

Heart

JasmineHeliotrope

Base

VanillaCaramelSandalwoodSalt

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Rectoverso Mystery Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring64

Summer100

Fall58

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 35%Date 30%Party 20%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKissed GlowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rectoverso Mystery Secret by Ulric de Varens is an indulgent, comfort-forward gourmand centered on creamy vanilla, toasted almond, and sweet caramel. The opening introduces a playful burst of candied orange peel and nutty almond oil that rapidly softens into a tender jasmine and powdery heliotrope core. As it settles…

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Kissed Glow by Oakcha is a sunny, sweet gourmand perfume built around roasted pistachio, sweet almond, and warm salted caramel. The fragrance opens with a rich burst of nutty pastry sweetness before softening into powdery heliotrope and clean jasmine blossoms. As it settles on warm skin, creamy vanilla, cozy sandalwoo…

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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, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Kissed Glow?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 3 of 5 categories. Rectoverso Mystery Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Kissed Glow is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Rectoverso Mystery Secret for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Kissed Glow for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Kissed Glow?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret lasts longest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 68/100, Kissed Glow 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Kissed Glow?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret projects furthest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 71/100, Kissed Glow 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Kissed Glow smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Kissed Glow better for summer or winter?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Kissed Glow?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret has top notes of Almond and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Milk and Heliotrope. Kissed Glow has top notes of Pistachio and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Sandalwood and Salt.