Fragrance comparison

Diversity vs Texas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diversity

Mexx

3.7281 votes

Rank #26,903 VanillaCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Texas

Bond No 9

4.0632 votes

Rank #30,550 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diversity takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diversity
Choose it for a vanilla and coffee character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Texas
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, evening wear.

Diversity4/7

Texas3/7

Ratings & consensus: Texas
Community sentiment: Diversity
Longevity: Diversity
Sillage & projection: Texas
Value for money: Diversity
Versatility: Texas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diversity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiversityMexx

TexasBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 12%Had 59%Want 29%

4.06/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

Category winnerTexasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

53%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerDiversityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDiversity

SillageTexas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDiversityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coffee92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPear

Heart

CoffeeFreesiaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleVetyver

Top

Mandarin OrangePineappleBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

GardeniaNeroliJasmineHedioneLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleMuskoak mossVetyverCardamom

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Vanille and Vetyver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall76

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter71

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTexasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDiversityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diversity by Mexx is a fruity floral with an unusual coffee and vanilla twist. It opens with juicy pear and black currant, then turns softer and warmer as freesia, rose, and lily of the valley sit over tonka, vanilla, and vetiver. It reads sweet, lightly spiced, and easy to wear, with enough warmth for cooler days and…

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Bond No. 9 Texas opens bright and glossy, with mandarin, bergamot and black currant giving it a juicy citrus lift before white florals take over. As it settles, vanilla, musk and oakmoss soften the sharper edges. It wears like a polished citrus floral with sweetness underneath, not a dry classic cologne. The strong pr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diversity or Texas?

Diversity takes 4 of 7 categories. Diversity is rated 3.72/5 from 81 votes; Texas is rated 4.06/5 from 32 votes. Choose Diversity for a vanilla and coffee character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Texas for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diversity or Texas?

Diversity lasts longest (Diversity 70/100, Texas 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diversity or Texas?

Texas projects furthest (Texas 78/100, Diversity 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diversity and Texas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Vanille and Vetyver.

Is Diversity or Texas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Texas is the stronger pick. For winter, Diversity is the stronger pick. Diversity suits daytime wear; Texas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diversity and Texas?

Diversity has top notes of Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Coffee, Freesia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille and Vetyver. Texas has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Neroli, Jasmine and Hedione, a base of Vanille, Musk, oak moss and Vetyver.