The Myth vs Mauboussin in Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mauboussin in Red takes 4 of 7 categories.
The MythChoose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Mauboussin in RedChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
The Myth3/7
Mauboussin in Red4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Myth
- Community sentiment
- The Myth
- Longevity
- Mauboussin in Red
- Sillage & projection
- Mauboussin in Red
- Value for money
- The Myth
- Versatility
- Mauboussin in Red
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mauboussin in Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The MythMaison AlhambraMauboussin in RedMauboussinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 49%Had 5%Want 46%
3.83/ 5 · 363 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerThe MythRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
23%Like
16%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
62 votes
24%Love
47%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
337 votes
Category winnerThe MythMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMauboussin in Red
SillageMauboussin in Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe MythBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
rose83%
woody65%
powdery48%
floral30%
fruity100%
sweet88%
woody77%
amber65%
fresh53%
floral42%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bulgarian Rose
Heart
White Musk
Base
Woodsy Notes
Top
Red AppleBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
NectarineRed PeonyBulgarian Rose
Base
AmbroxanWoodsy NotesPraline
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer66
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMauboussin in RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,089
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#6,438
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews40
Category winnerMauboussin in RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Myth by Maison Alhambra is a unisex woody floral musk that balances Bulgarian rose with a dry, musky heart. It offers a moody, aromatic experience suited for those who prefer a less sweet, more grounded floral profile. Best worn during transitional spring days or cooler office environments, it settles into a persi…
Reviews →Mauboussin in Red opens with a bright, candy-like mix of apple, black currant and airy florals, then settles into ambroxan, woods and soft praline. It usually reads fruity, sweet and modern rather than natural. Reviews suggest a scent that can feel playful and affordable, with solid wear for many people, but ambroxan …
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, The Myth or Mauboussin in Red?
Mauboussin in Red takes 4 of 7 categories. The Myth is rated 4.10/5 from 62 votes; Mauboussin in Red is rated 3.83/5 from 363 votes. Choose The Myth for a musky and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mauboussin in Red for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Myth or Mauboussin in Red?
They last about the same: Mauboussin in Red 67/100, The Myth 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Myth or Mauboussin in Red?
Projection is very close: Mauboussin in Red 61/100, The Myth 59/100 for sillage.
Do The Myth and Mauboussin in Red smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose and Woodsy Notes.
Is The Myth or Mauboussin in Red better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mauboussin in Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Mauboussin in Red is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Myth and Mauboussin in Red?
The Myth has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Woodsy Notes. Mauboussin in Red has top notes of Red Apple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Nectarine, Red Peony and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Woodsy Notes and Praline.
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