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    Mystere vs. French Affair

    Mystere by Новая Заря (The New Dawn) bottle

    Mystere

    Новая Заря (The New Dawn)
    Eau de Parfum1800
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    French Affair rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mystere vs. French Affair
    MystereFrench Affair
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched18002017
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Quentin Bisch
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mystere

    Mossy
    Earthy
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Aromatic
    Ozonic
    Rose
    Aquatic

    French Affair

    Woody
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mystere vs. French Affair
    MystereFrench Affair
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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