Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Mango Ice

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 518 ratings analysed

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mango Ice

Gulf Orchid · 2025

4.57489 votes

Rank #328 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mango Ice takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

A Day In Mexico1/5

Mango Ice4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

Mango IceGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

4.57/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerMango IceRating 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

71%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMango Ice

SillageMango Ice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value88

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

tropical93%

sweet91%

citrus76%

musky63%

fresh spicy58%

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

Top15-30 mins

MangoLemonGingerRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberWhite FlowersLicorice

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaCaramelChestnut

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Amber. Durations are only published for Mango Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

Casual 37%Party 27%Date 22%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews101

Category winnerMango IceHigher 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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Mango Ice by Gulf Orchid hits the air with an explosive blast of cold, sugary mango pulp and tart rhubarb. The citrus kick is immediate. A sharp squeeze of fresh lemon cuts through the tropical syrup, backed by a prickle of raw ginger that prevents the opening from becoming cloying. As the initial flash cools, creamy …

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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 Mango Ice?

Mango Ice takes 4 of 5 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Mango Ice is rated 4.57/5 from 489 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mango Ice for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Mango Ice?

Mango Ice lasts longest (Mango Ice 72/100, A Day In Mexico 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Mango Ice?

Projection is very close: Mango Ice 59/100, A Day In Mexico 58/100 for sillage.

Do A Day In Mexico and Mango Ice smell similar?

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

Is A Day In Mexico or Mango Ice better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Mango Ice?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Mango Ice has top notes of Mango, Lemon, Ginger and Rhubarb, heart notes of Amber, White Flowers and Licorice, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Caramel and Chestnut.