Fragrance comparison

Cruz del Sur II vs M'Lady's Desire II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,828 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cruz del Sur II

Xerjoff

4.022,827 votes

Rank #3,741 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

M'Lady's Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,629 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cruz del Sur II takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cruz del Sur II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
M'Lady's Desire II
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cruz del Sur II3/4

M'Lady's Desire II1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cruz del Sur II
Sillage & projection: Cruz del Sur II
Value for money: M'Lady's Desire II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cruz del Sur II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cruz del Sur IIXerjoff

M'Lady's Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,827 votes

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCruz del Sur II

SillageCruz del Sur II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM'Lady's Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

lactonic48%

woody30%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoGuavaPineappleApple Blossom

Heart

Black CurrantExotic floral notesViolet Leaf

Base

MilkDried FruitsMuskVetiverCedar

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCacaoTurkish RoseToffeeMuskOrange BlossomYlang-YlangViolet LeafPineappleNeroliCedarTonka

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Violet Leaf, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for M'Lady's Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Date 27%Party 22%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#61,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCruz del Sur IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruz del Sur II by Xerjoff opens with a lush splash of ripe mango, guava, and sliced pineapple. The fruit accords feel dense, juicy, and freshly cut rather than candy-like, cutting through sticky summer humidity with immediate warmth. As the bright top notes settle, a rich milk note folds into sweet dried fruits, vio…

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M'Lady's Desire II by The Dua Brand opens with a splash of ripe mango, crisp pear, and tropical guava that smells like fresh fruit salad drizzled in warm honey. As the bright fruit settles, a garden of orange blossom and Turkish rose emerges, keeping the sweetness balanced and plush. The base deepens into rich cacao, …

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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, Cruz del Sur II or M'Lady's Desire II?

Cruz del Sur II takes 3 of 4 categories. Cruz del Sur II is rated 4.02/5 from 2,827 votes; M'Lady's Desire II is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cruz del Sur II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose M'Lady's Desire II for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cruz del Sur II or M'Lady's Desire II?

Cruz del Sur II lasts longest (Cruz del Sur II 70/100, M'Lady's Desire II 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cruz del Sur II or M'Lady's Desire II?

Cruz del Sur II projects furthest (Cruz del Sur II 59/100, M'Lady's Desire II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cruz del Sur II and M'Lady's Desire II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Violet Leaf, Musk and Cedar.

Is Cruz del Sur II or M'Lady's Desire II better for summer or winter?

M'Lady's Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cruz del Sur II and M'Lady's Desire II?

Cruz del Sur II has top notes of Mango, Guava, Pineapple and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Black Currant, Exotic floral notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Milk, Dried Fruits, Musk and Vetiver. M'Lady's Desire II features Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Turkish Rose, Toffee and Musk.