Express Glam vs The Lady
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Express GlamChoose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The LadyChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Express Glam3/6
The Lady3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Express Glam
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Lady
- Sillage & projection
- The Lady
- Value for money
- Express Glam
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- The Lady
- Fragranxe ranking
- Express Glam
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Express GlamExpressThe LadyParfums Marco SerussiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%
4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%
Category winnerExpress GlamRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
48%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
27 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
Category winners
LongevityThe Lady
SillageThe Lady
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExpress GlamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
musky92%
woody84%
sweet77%
vodka69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
floral77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black CurrantVodka
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
MuskPralineWhite Woods
Top15 to 30 minutes
PearBlack CurrantBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
PralineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 10 hours
VanillaPatchouliCashmere WoodMuskAmberwood
Category winnerThe LadyLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer57
Fall71
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring56
Summer33
Fall100
Winter78
Day90
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,836
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#54,389
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExpress GlamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExpress Glam hits the air with a splash of tart black currant and chilled vodka that feels bright, fruity, and immediately playful. Within twenty minutes, the boozy bite softens into a sweet heart of jasmine and fresh lily-of-the-valley, giving the scent a clean floral lift. The real magic happens as it settles onto w…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Express Glam or The Lady?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Express Glam is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes; The Lady is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Express Glam for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Lady for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Express Glam or The Lady?
The Lady lasts longest (The Lady 75/100, Express Glam 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Express Glam or The Lady?
The Lady projects furthest (The Lady 78/100, Express Glam 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Express Glam and The Lady smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Praline.
Is Express Glam or The Lady better for summer or winter?
Express Glam suits evening wear; The Lady suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Express Glam and The Lady?
Express Glam has top notes of Black Currant and Vodka, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Praline and White Woods. 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.
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