Mysterium Paris Corner 2025

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.