Fragrance comparison

Rectoverso Mystery Secret vs White Meringue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rectoverso Mystery Secret

Ulric de Varens

4.0021 votes

Rank #41,089 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

White Meringue

Maiora Parfum

3.1416 votes

Rank #47,300 SweetLactonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
White Meringue
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Rectoverso Mystery Secret4/5

White Meringue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rectoverso Mystery Secret
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Meringue
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

White MeringueMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 40%Want 44%

3.14/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretRating 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

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityWhite Meringue

SillageRectoverso Mystery Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRectoverso Mystery SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

lactonic83%

vanilla65%

musky48%

fruity30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and lactonic

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

Condensed MilkCoconutCaramelAlmondLemonHoney

Heart

Tonka BeanMilkRoseButterPeonyVanillaBaklava

Base

MuskBerriesSugar

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Musk, 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

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

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#47,300

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews4

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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White Meringue by Maiora Parfum presents a bold, sugary gourmand experience centered on lactonic notes and dense sweetness. This unisex fragrance features a prominent opening of condensed milk and coconut, settling into a heart of vanilla and baklava. It creates a thick, edible aura that suits casual cool-weather wear…

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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 White Meringue?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret takes 4 of 5 categories. Rectoverso Mystery Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; White Meringue is rated 3.14/5 from 16 votes. Choose Rectoverso Mystery Secret for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose White Meringue for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or White Meringue?

White Meringue lasts longest (White Meringue 78/100, Rectoverso Mystery Secret 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rectoverso Mystery Secret or White Meringue?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret projects furthest (Rectoverso Mystery Secret 71/100, White Meringue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rectoverso Mystery Secret and White Meringue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and lactonic accords. Common notes include Almond, Musk, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Rectoverso Mystery Secret or White Meringue better for summer or winter?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret suits daytime wear; White Meringue suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rectoverso Mystery Secret and White Meringue?

Rectoverso Mystery Secret has top notes of Almond and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Milk and Heliotrope. White Meringue has top notes of Condensed Milk, Coconut, Caramel and Almond, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Milk, Rose and Butter, a base of Musk, Berries and Sugar.