Fragrance comparison

Diversity vs The Lady

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Diversity

Mexx

3.7281 votes

Rank #26,903 VanillaCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Lady

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.1119 votes

Rank #54,061 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Lady takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diversity
Choose it for a vanilla and coffee character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The Lady
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diversity2/5

The Lady3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiversityMexx

The LadyParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 12%Had 59%Want 29%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerThe LadyRating 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

37%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Lady

SillageThe Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDiversityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coffee92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearBlack CurrantBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

PralineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 10 hours

VanillaPatchouliCashmere WoodMuskAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pear, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for The Lady, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall76

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring56

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Lady by Parfums Marco Serussi is a sweet floral fruity gourmand scent centered on juicy orchard fruits and rich confections. It opens with ripe pear, tart black currant, and citrusy bergamot, sharpened by a kick of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, sweet praline merges with light freesia and lily-of-the-v…

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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 The Lady?

The Lady takes 3 of 5 categories. Diversity is rated 3.72/5 from 81 votes; The Lady is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Diversity for a vanilla and coffee character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Lady for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diversity or The Lady?

The Lady lasts longest (The Lady 75/100, Diversity 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diversity or The Lady?

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

Do Diversity and The Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pear, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Diversity or The Lady better for summer or winter?

Diversity suits daytime wear; The Lady suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diversity and The Lady?

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. The Lady has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk.