Fragrance comparison

Rectoverso Mystery Secret vs Oasis

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.0021 votes

Rank #36,663 VanillaAlmond

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59%scent match

Closely related

Oasis

Pheym

4.006 votes

Rank #54,304 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 4 of 4 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.
Oasis
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret4/4

Oasis0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rectoverso Mystery SecretUlric de Varens

OasisPheym

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 40%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 81%Had 0%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRectoverso Mystery Secret

SillageRectoverso Mystery Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

almond77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both vanilla, almond and powdery

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

HeliotropeJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCaramelSalt

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretHigher 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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Pheym Oasis opens with a sharp burst of roasted pistachio and sweet almond, giving it an instant nutty kick. Within minutes, clean jasmine and soft heliotrope smooth out the top, shifting the scent toward a powdery heart. The dry-down relies heavily on warm vanilla, melted caramel, and a touch of salt over light sanda…

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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 Oasis?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 4 of 4 categories. Rectoverso Mystery Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; Oasis is rated 4.00/5 from 6 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 Oasis for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Oasis?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret lasts longest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 68/100, Oasis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Oasis?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret projects furthest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 71/100, Oasis 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Oasis smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, almond and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Rectoverso Mystery Secret or Oasis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rectoverso Mystery Secret and Oasis?

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