Fragrance comparison

Very Oud vs Tears On Mystic Sand

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Very Oud

Diane Castel

4.0812 votes

Rank #49,690 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tears On Mystic Sand

Mystikum

3.8323 votes

Rank #37,137 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories.

Very Oud
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tears On Mystic Sand
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Very Oud2/5

Tears On Mystic Sand3/5

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

Very OudDiane Castel

Tears On Mystic SandMystikum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 64%Had 8%Want 28%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerVery OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

26%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTears On Mystic Sand

SillageTears On Mystic Sand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value46

Category winnerVery OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

oud77%

vanilla65%

rose53%

leather42%

powdery100%

citrus92%

oud84%

woody77%

leather69%

floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both oud and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Raspberry

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherLitchiRose

Base3 to 5 hours

OudVanillaMusk

Top

TangerineCarrot SeedsDavanaMarigoldBergamotLitchi

Heart

OudFreesiaOrris RootFrankincenseRose

Base

LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLeather, Litchi, Rose and Oud. Durations are only published for Very Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men7

Unisex80

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,137

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTears On Mystic SandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Tears 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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Very Oud or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories. Very Oud is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Tears On Mystic Sand is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Very Oud for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tears On Mystic Sand for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Very Oud or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand lasts longest (Tears On Mystic Sand 82/100, Very Oud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Very Oud or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand projects furthest (Tears On Mystic Sand 69/100, Very Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Very Oud and Tears On Mystic Sand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Litchi, Rose and Oud.

Is Very Oud or Tears On Mystic Sand better for summer or winter?

Very Oud suits daytime wear; Tears On Mystic Sand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Very Oud and Tears On Mystic Sand?

Very Oud has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Leather, Litchi and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla and Musk. 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.