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    French Affair vs. Mystere

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    Mystere

    Новая Заря (The New Dawn)
    Eau de Parfum1800
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    French Affair rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: French Affair vs. Mystere
    French AffairMystere
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20171800
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerQuentin Bisch—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    French Affair

    Woody
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Musky

    Mystere

    Mossy
    Earthy
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Aromatic
    Ozonic
    Rose
    Aquatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Violet leaf absoluteLitchiBergamot
    Violet Leaf
    Heart
    Rose absoluteAtlas CedarAngelica
    PatchouliCorianderRose
    Base
    OakmossVetiverPatchouli
    OakmossAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: French Affair vs. Mystere
    French AffairMystere
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    French Affair does not whisper. It settles into a cool, earthy base of smoky vetiver and moss that stays close, a confident and persistent skin scent.French Affair
    This is a chypre for people who like their fragrances with a point of view. The ozonic quality and that sour-herbal edge won't appeal to everyone, but if you've ever wanted a violet leaf that refuses.Mystere