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Mysterium Paris Corner 2025

8.1 / 10 93 Ratings

A new perfume by Paris Corner for women and men, released in 2025. The scent is spicy-leathery. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Paris Corner Perfumes.
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Main accords

Spicy

Leathery

Fruity

Sweet

Smoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cinnamon

Bergamot

Passion fruit

Heart Notes

Rose

Frankincense Leather

Leather

Base Notes

Labdanum

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Ratings

Scent

8.193 Ratings

Longevity

8.085 Ratings

Sillage

7.784 Ratings

Bottle

7.283 Ratings

Value for money

9.179 Ratings

Submitted by Aspasia0 · last update on 12/13/2025.

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Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/09/2025

Vlyr
11 Reviews

Vlyr

3

Maracuja in a smoking suit

Feeling comfortable and in concordance / agreement with how this fragrance hits my senses / just the way it was made. It just fits every perfection / imperfection button in my nose and balances those out, leaving just a total agreement from my side, if that makes sense. Even if it pushes me out of my comfort zone due to the slightly bitter side of the Maracuja (apart from sweet and fruity).
Also, the Maracuja (Passion Fruit) and Leather contrast is just divine, and I usually never end up liking leather scents at all. It feels in this case like these notes conform a perfect symbiosis.
Well done.
(I haven't smelled the original Tony Iommi Monkey Special )

04/14/2025

8Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

GokuSan
11 Reviews

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GokuSan

Top Review 16

Fresh Tony Iommi

A note at the beginning, the Tony Iommi by Xerjoff is one of my all-time top 5 fragrances. I have had several bottles of the OG, as well as the DUA Rockstars. And now I stumbled upon this fragrance from Paris Corner by chance. As far as I know, there are almost no dupes for Tony Iommi. Okay, the DUA is supposed to be one, but in my opinion, it is not a 1:1 dupe. Different story, this is about the Mysterium. In terms of scent profile, there are many similarities to the original; the fragrance DNA is undoubtedly very similar. In a direct comparison, with Xerjoff on one wrist and Mysterium on the other, there are noticeable differences. Mysterium is fresher, has a stronger passion fruit note, but less rum and sweetness. This perfume is not as heavy, not quite as complex, but it does its job very well nonetheless. I would say it's the more everyday-friendly Tony Iommi Monkey Special. The longevity on my skin, but also on clothing, is very good, a tad weaker than the OG, yet still easily 10 to 11 hours, longer on clothing. The sillage is also decent; you will definitely be noticed. And regarding the price, I can only say that this fragrance profile does not need to cost nearly 400 euros/100ml. Mysterium is not a 1:1 dupe, but a very good, fresher alternative if you do not want to spend the high price for the original. I like to wear this during the day and in the evening the slightly more potent and "deeper" Tony Iommi. Recommendation definitely goes out.

11/15/2025

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Garnele
331 Reviews

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Garnele

Top Review 9

Timeless Class (Xerjoff Tony Iommi Special Alternative)

When I first tested Mysterium in a perfumery for oriental fragrances, my first thought was that it was far too old-fashioned; I’m just too young for that.
However, I recently received a sample in the newsletter and was able to test it extensively again.
What can I say? I've fallen a little in love with this fragrance.

The opening is a bit of an acquired taste.
Leather and cinnamon, which immediately remind one of a classic perfume from days gone by, dominate the opening.
I don’t perceive any of the listed fruity notes like bergamot and passion fruit, though.

In the dry down, cinnamon and leather remain prominent.
The scent is pleasantly sweet and exudes a true gentleman attitude.
In my opinion, it’s definitely something for a mature man and not entirely unisex (M70%/30%W).
In the background, one can subtly perceive a very noble, classic rose that adds additional finesse to the fragrance.

As it develops, I notice labdanum and incense, which give the fragrance a slight oriental facet, but they hold back noticeably.
The rose, on the other hand, now comes forward a bit stronger.
It forms a very beautiful, elegant, and classic composition together with leather and cinnamon.

Although I am actually a fan of gourmand fragrances, sometimes I just want to smell elegant and classic.
Mysterium is perfect for that.

The performance is impressive.
I was able to perceive the scent well on myself all day without it becoming overpowering.
However, I noticed that one has to be careful with the dosage; one spray too many could quickly be too much.
The longevity is also nice; the fragrance easily lasts all day, and that’s exactly what I celebrate.

My conclusion:
Sooner or later, I have to get a bottle.
I think the scent is great and can recommend it to anyone looking for a classic, elegant fragrance that can still be worn in 2025.

P.S. This is said to be a dupe of "Tony Iommi Monkey Special | Xerjoff."
Unfortunately, I’ve never tested that, but I wanted to mention it at the end.

06/26/2025

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Ratzmann3687
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Ratzmann3687

Very helpful Review 10

Mysterium by Paris Corner - The Better Iommi?

Mysterium is exactly what the name promises: a fragrance full of mysteries - only here you don’t have to ponder long about why it smells so damn good! If you know the Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff (and perhaps were disappointed), you should take a close sniff of this one.

Because yes - Mysterium is very similar to the Xerjoff hit, but it simply does more with it: The fruity opening with passion fruit and cinnamon hits you right away, without going overboard. Then it continues with a slightly dark heart of rose, leather, and incense, reminiscent of a nighttime stroll through a mystical orchard - but in a cool way. And the base with patchouli, labdanum, and sandalwood rounds it off with a creamy, slightly smoky warmth.

In direct comparison, the Xerjoff Monkey Special seems almost a bit musty - as if it had a bad day or had been lying in the sun too long. Mysterium, on the other hand, remains fruity leathery, dirty, and balanced.

It simply has that “wow effect” that you would expect from a more expensive niche fragrance.

Longevity? Top. Sillage? Presence without being intrusive. Price-performance? Clearly a hidden gem!

If you like Tony Iommi but don’t want the overripe patchouli and the Xerjoff price, this is the one to go for. Mysterium is not just an alternative, but a real improvement.

11/05/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Minigolf
2534 Reviews

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Minigolf

Helpful Review 10

Sky Sailor in Smoke...

Forget the price and enjoy! What is offered here could easily be ten times as expensive. Brown-green, cinnamon-tinged sandalwood smoke reaches for the sky. Delicate "fruits" in sun colors radiate pleasant warmth. Dark birch-tar rose fragments bathe everything in a velvety-bitter light. Everything flows, gently smoothed, in wild silk waves in slightly sacred pleated robes.
It has an almost gothic feel. With a strong tendency towards the mystical. Yet nothing here is truly dark - rather like an enveloping twilight between day and evening.
It warms in autumn and winter with a gentle flame - flickering over slowly smoldering noble resins and woods. It cannot deny the Orient that resides within it. And the "flying carpet" that glides leisurely at greater heights. Yet it remains in close contact with the ground.
And never an Icarus, who aims too high and whose wings are scorched by the sun, leading to his downfall. And of course! I am thrilled by this fantastic "Sky Sailor," which sneaks more and more into my nose and soul mile by mile...

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