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Black Collection

Mystic Haze Birkholz 2020

7.4 / 10 56 Ratings

A perfume by Birkholz for women and men, released in 2020. The scent is spicy-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Woody

Resinous

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cannabis

Cardamom

Orange

Heart Notes

Praliné

Cistus

Vanilla

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Musk

Sandalwood

Perfumers

Philippine Courtière, DSM-Firmenich

Ratings

Scent

7.456 Ratings

Longevity

7.449 Ratings

Sillage

7.250 Ratings

Bottle

7.148 Ratings

Value for money

4.544 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 12/06/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Black Collection collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Black Afgano Extrait de Parfum

The Dark Side

The Other Side of Oud

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/07/2024

Myrtillajus
539 Reviews

Myrtillajus

2

Mystical

Mystic Haza is a journey along the Nile, a fragrance that follows the common theme of this collection.
Deep, enveloping, with the note of Cannabis just slightly accentuated, softening the sweetness created by vanilla and praline.
Yes, the adjective mystical fits it perfectly.
‘Black square’ painted by Malevich.

03/10/2021

6.5Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

Donnagirl
12 Reviews

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Donnagirl

Top Review 14

Cannabis?

Unbeknownst to me, I ordered a fragrance set from Birkholz. At least one scent from the Black Collection should be included, and I chose Mystic Haze.

The claim for the Black Collection: "The secrets of perfumery hidden in a distant world." That sounds good.

Regarding Mystic Haze, it is further proclaimed: "The journey begins in the Valley of the Kings, in the temple complexes of long-forgotten priests. The magic of the North African continent reveals the finest ingredients of perfumery. A provocative cannabis accord meets spicy cardamom and crowns the oriental composition with orange and vanilla. A mystical boat ride along the Nile."
Dreamy!

All Birkholz fragrances are labeled as unisex, which makes it difficult for me to categorize them since I wasn't familiar with the brand. However, based on the ingredients, I thought it might be interesting, and I quite like praline, vanilla, and orange. I enjoy gourmand scents, and a bit of oriental is fine too.

When it arrived, well. I would see the scent (of course, anyone can wear it) more on a man. However, I don't know if I would really want to smell it on someone for a long time. But one should try everything.

The opening started musty, earthy, medicinal. I see myself somewhere in the barren Hindu Kush in a small hut on a sandy floor, watching someone roll some sticky, resinous stuff with their dirty hands. And there comes the dope smell. Something Afghan or so.
(Don't think wrong of me now. 11 years in Berlin Neukölln leave their marks. In the neighborhood, there was a nice young man who was into all things weed-related. From growing to consuming. - He always gave me good tips and fertilizer for my houseplants, and we had nice conversations. I know a few things in theory and have smelled a thing or two through his apartment door - I'm too chicken for that shit and also don't have a green thumb;-)). That was already twenty years ago. Besides, I binge-watched the series "Weeds" on Netflix, but that was it, to be honest.

After the scent settled a bit, the sweet dope note was still there. Recently, I had a few fragrances with supposed cannabis or hemp accords under my nose. None smelled like this one. The others leaned more towards the green direction, focusing more on the fresh plant. However, there are some opinions about this scent comparing it to Black Afgano. I don't know that one and can neither confirm nor deny it.

I perceive almost all the notes as stated, except for the praline. I can't really distinguish the sandalwood and cedarwood. Maybe I occasionally imagine a slight leather note. Something bothers me. I think I don't like the musk from Birkholz and unfortunately, I'm not warming up to this brand - but I'll tell you about that another time (with Lady Cannabis).

Honestly, I don't know if one would want to spend over €400 for such a scent. I wouldn't, I find it too specific for that. Maybe cool in a certain environment, with certain people, at a bar, concert, festival - I don't know. It leans a bit towards Nerotic, which I definitely like better - it's all a matter of taste. Surely there are true lovers or enthusiasts for Mystic Haze...

Interestingly, Birkholz states that they like to use between 18% - 25% oil content in their fragrances. On all my samples (regardless of which of the three lines), it says Eau de Parfum, and the longevity leaves much to be desired. No Intense or Absolue! This one lasts better than the other Birkholz samples, which were no longer perceivable to me after about three hours. On a paper strip, Mystic Haze was no longer detectable the next day. On the skin, it fades after about 5 - 6 hours. Then I would be back to the price; for such a scent, I expect a beast. Overall, it underwent a slight development on the skin (about 1 hour), the base came quickly and stayed for a while (about 3 hours), until the real drydown came. At least the drydown is nice. From then on, it becomes very wearable, a small consolation.

For me, more mystic hare than Mystic Haze.

Does anyone have a bit of chocolate? I'm craving it now,

Yours, Donnagirl

06/24/2024

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

HTMparfum
3 Reviews

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HTMparfum

4

Unique Scent

I still remember when I had to pick up a cream for my mother from Pieper and the nice saleswoman gave me a small sample of Mystic Haze as I was leaving the store.
Back then, perfumes were nothing for me and I only wore classics like JPG and Dior Sauvage.
When I tried the sample, it opened up entirely new paths for me, and I immediately searched for the perfume, only to be disappointed when I saw the price.
As luck would have it, I participated in a giveaway from Birkholz and won first place, allowing me to choose a fragrance of my choice from the Black Collection.
I didn't hesitate for a second and immediately chose Mystic Haze.

Now to the scent:
It starts off super passively aggressive, a totally pleasant praline note mixed with cannabis (not that cannabis note you get when you light a joint).
As the name suggests, the scent is mysterious, so many impressions. I don't perceive orange, but in my opinion, that's not so important.
All in all, you have to smell this fragrance at least once, as the DNA is so unique and I don't know any scent that feels so rounded.

-This is my first review, I'm always open to feedback :)

09/20/2025

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Dionysos2022
1102 Reviews

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Dionysos2022

1

Been in the Netherlands again after a long time...

... and thought to myself that I'm old enough to visit a coffeeshop. I enter the shop and get a spicy sweet green aroma in my nose that somehow instantly lifts my spirits. I satisfied my curiosity and bought nothing.

Upon applying this fragrance, the first thing that hits you is a green spicy sweet citrus scent. Floral woody vanilla accents come into play with an additional sweetness. Woody accords follow this perfume, becoming dry and slightly powdery.

The longevity and sillage are good.

Here we have a unisex fragrance that can be worn from around 21 years and up. This perfume is an all-rounder for the entire year. During the day, this scent can be worn in the office, at a meal, while shopping, going for coffee, or simply on a walk, just as well as in the evening at a club, in a bar, at a disco, a party, or even just during a moment of intimacy.

If you enjoy a green spicy sweet citrus floral woody dry powdery vanilla scent, you are exactly in the right place. We don't need to discuss the price for this brand. But it is good.

12/06/2025

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

alexandraks
10 Reviews

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alexandraks

A mystical intense scent

I have actually never smelled a fragrance in this direction before. A blend of a strong sweetness with a spicy, intense cannabis note. A combination that makes you skeptical at first, but it is definitely worth a try. The scent is definitely perfect for the cold season and brings a sense of security and comfort. I once received a sample of it and was immediately convinced by the fragrance and ordered it. Definitely suitable for everyday wear and pleasant to wear - not too intrusive but still noticeable.