Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Ardente

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ardente

Antonio Croce

3.8513 votes

Rank #54,392 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day In Mexico takes 5 of 5 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ardente
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Day In Mexico5/5

Ardente0/5

Ratings & consensus: A Day In Mexico
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Day In Mexico
Sillage & projection: A Day In Mexico
Value for money: A Day In Mexico
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Day In Mexico

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

ArdenteAntonio Croce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winnerA Day In MexicoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

31%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityA Day In Mexico

SillageA Day In Mexico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value45

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

vanilla53%

floral42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

Blood OrangeGrapefruitBlack PepperRhubarb

Heart

FruitsFlowers

Base

VanillaTonka BeanWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,392

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Day In MexicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Ardente opens with a bright, juicy mix of blood orange, grapefruit and rhubarb, sharpened by black pepper. It quickly settles into a softer fruity-floral heart, then dries down to vanilla, tonka, woods and musk. It reads as a sweet citrus-spiced feminine scent with a smooth, modern feel. If you like fruity openings an…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Day In Mexico or Ardente?

A Day In Mexico takes 5 of 5 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Ardente is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ardente for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Ardente?

A Day In Mexico lasts longest (A Day In Mexico 67/100, Ardente 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Ardente?

A Day In Mexico projects furthest (A Day In Mexico 58/100, Ardente 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day In Mexico and Ardente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Fruits.

Is A Day In Mexico or Ardente better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear; Ardente suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Ardente?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Ardente has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits and Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes and Musk.