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Mystere

1978 · For women · Citrus & Fresh

Mystere by Rochas was launched in 1978, a citrus & fresh fragrance for women, composed by Nicolas Mamounas. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, woody and green. Key notes: Carnation, Rosemary and Narcissus.

At a glance

Dominant accordsaromatic, woody, green
Key notesCarnation, Rosemary, Narcissus, Orris Root
Community rating4.48/5 from 1,231 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic14%woody13%green12%floral10%earthy9%musky9%fresh spicy9%powdery9%mossy8%animalic8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Rochas Mystere (1978) opens with a bracing green blast: galbanum, coriander, hyacinth, and aldehydes. This aromatic green quickly reveals a dense, complex heart where carnation, rosemary, and narcissus meet a bouquet of rose de mai, jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, grounded by orris root, violet, and an unexpected touch of cumin and plum. The base is a rich, animalic tapestry of oakmoss, civet, cypress, styrax, patchouli, cedar, musk, and sandalwood. Perfumer Nicolas Mamounas crafted a scent that is both vintage and timeless—a green chypre with a floral heart and a dark, mossy foundation. It suits collectors who appreciate bold, complex compositions with a pronounced animalic and earthy character. Best worn in cooler weather, it is a statement fragrance for those who love classic French perfumery with a mysterious edge.

中文簡介

Rochas Mystere(1978)以白松香、芫荽、風信子與醛類揭開序幕,撲鼻而來的綠意清涼又尖銳。核心是濃密的花香:康乃馨、迷迭香、水仙、鳶尾根、依蘭、紫羅蘭、茉莉、晚香玉、鈴蘭、孜然、梔子、五月玫瑰與李子交織,既馥郁又帶辛香。基調則以橡苔、麝貓香、絲柏、蘇合香、廣藿香、雪松、麝香與檀香收尾,動物感與木質泥土氣息深沉。整體是經典的西普綠香,氣質神秘、成熟、略帶陽剛。適合喜歡複雜、大膽、帶動物感香水的收藏家,在秋冬季節或夜晚場合使用最能展現其深度。

Reference data

HouseRochas
NameMystere
Launched1978
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Notes recorded25
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Mystere?

Mystere by Rochas: top notes are Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth and Aldehydes; heart notes are Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress, Styrax, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.

What accords does Mystere have?

The dominant accords recorded for Mystere are aromatic (100.0%); woody (97.3%); green (84.8%); floral (70.1%); earthy (66.1%).

Who created Mystere?

Mystere by Rochas was composed by Nicolas Mamounas.

When was Mystere launched?

Mystere by Rochas was first released in 1978.

What does Mystere smell like?

Mystere is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Carnation, Rosemary and Narcissus.

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Observed range$213 – $213 USD
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Market reference
US$89 – US$96
Median US$89 · 6 recorded sales · 2025-01 至 2026-09
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