Tears On Mystic Sand vs Very Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories.
Tears On Mystic SandChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Very OudChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tears On Mystic Sand3/5
Very Oud2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Very Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tears On Mystic Sand
- Sillage & projection
- Tears On Mystic Sand
- Value for money
- Very Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tears On Mystic Sand
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tears On Mystic SandMystikumVery OudDiane CastelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%
4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 64%Had 8%Want 28%
Category winnerVery OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
26%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
42%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTears On Mystic Sand
SillageTears On Mystic Sand
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVery OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
citrus92%
oud84%
woody77%
leather69%
floral61%
fruity100%
sweet88%
oud77%
vanilla65%
rose53%
leather42%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both oud and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerineCarrot SeedsDavanaMarigoldBergamotLitchi
Heart
OudFreesiaOrris RootFrankincenseRose
Base
LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Top15 to 30 minutes
Raspberry
Heart2 to 3 hours
LeatherLitchiRose
Base3 to 5 hours
OudVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Oud, Rose and Leather. Durations are only published for Very Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter92
Day89
Night100
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,137
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#49,690
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTears On Mystic SandHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTears On Mystic Sand reads as a powdery, citrus-lit oud with a dusty floral heart and a soft leather base. Early wear can feel dry, earthy and slightly astringent, then it settles into a creamier mix of powder, woods and muted fruit. It may suit someone who likes unusual, atmospheric scents more than easy crowd-please…
Reviews →Very Oud by Diane Castel brings together bright fruits and dark base notes in an approachable oriental floral style. The scent starts with a crisp splash of tart raspberry, which immediately softens as watery litchi and a dewy rose step forward in the heart. Beneath the florals, a smooth leather accord introduces a wa…
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, Tears On Mystic Sand or Very Oud?
Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories. Tears On Mystic Sand is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes; Very Oud is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Tears On Mystic Sand for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Very Oud for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Tears On Mystic Sand or Very Oud?
Tears On Mystic Sand lasts longest (Tears On Mystic Sand 82/100, Very Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tears On Mystic Sand or Very Oud?
Tears On Mystic Sand projects furthest (Tears On Mystic Sand 69/100, Very Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tears On Mystic Sand and Very Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and leather accords. Common notes include Litchi, Oud, Rose and Leather.
Is Tears On Mystic Sand or Very Oud better for summer or winter?
Tears On Mystic Sand suits evening wear; Very Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tears On Mystic Sand and Very Oud?
Tears On Mystic Sand has top notes of Tangerine, Carrot Seeds, Davana and Marigold, heart notes of Oud, Freesia, Orris Root and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk and Vanilla. Very Oud has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Leather, Litchi and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla and Musk.
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