Vu par Ted Lapidus
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Side by side
Vu par Ted Lapidus vs. Mystere
Is Vu par Ted Lapidus better than Mystere?
Vu par Ted Lapidus peaks in fall, while Mystere belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OakmossCivetJasmineSandalwoodPatchouli
mossyearthywoodypowderyanimalicmusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Vu par Ted Lapidus and Mystere?
| Vu par Ted Lapidus | Mystere | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 1975 | 1978 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Michel Hy | Nicolas Mamounas |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Vu par Ted Lapidus and Mystere smell?
Vu par Ted Lapidus
Mossy
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Musky
Warm Spicy
Mystere
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Floral
Earthy
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vu par Ted Lapidus and Mystere share?
Top
Green NotesSpicy NotesCitrus fruits
GalbanumBergamotAldehydesCoriander
Heart
CloveJasmineRoseHoneyIris
TuberoseGardeniaCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineRose de MaiPlum
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
OakmossCivetPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwoodStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRoseIris
TuberoseGardeniaCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineRose de Mai
Animalic Notes
CivetLeather
Civet
Mossy Notes
OakmossGreen Notes
Oakmoss
Spicy Notes
CloveSpicy Notes
Coriander
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarSandalwood
Citric Notes
Citrus fruits
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Vu par Ted Lapidus and Mystere work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vu par Ted Lapidus or Mystere?
| Vu par Ted Lapidus | Mystere | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vu par Ted Lapidus and Mystere?
Vu par Ted Lapidus is a true chypre in a landscape of lighter compositions. The civet and oakmoss aren't hidden, they're the point. If you've only smelled modern releases.Vu par Ted Lapidus
This is the fragrance for someone who's already found what she wants. Not trying to impress anyone at the party, just there, occupying space with quiet certainty.Mystere
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