Fragrance comparison

Fashion Woman vs MEXX Fresh Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 441 ratings analysed

7 wins

Fashion Woman

Roccobarocco

4.00152 votes

Rank #10,233 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

MEXX Fresh Woman

Mexx

3.50289 votes

Rank #36,155 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Woman takes 7 of 7 categories.

Fashion Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
MEXX Fresh Woman
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring.

Fashion Woman7/7

MEXX Fresh Woman0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion WomanRoccobarocco

MEXX Fresh WomanMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 27%Had 50%Want 23%

Category winnerFashion WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

14%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerFashion WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFashion Woman

SillageFashion Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFashion WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

musky77%

fruity69%

violet61%

floral100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleBlackberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisVioletPitosporumPeonyCyclamenWater LilyLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarVanilleAlmond TreeVetyverMusk

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyPink Nerium OleanderSilk Tree blossom

Base

Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Water Lily and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFashion WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#36,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFashion WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Woman by Roccobarocco creates a distinct presence with a woody, powdery profile that defies typical floral expectations. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on an earthy, resinous base of cedar and vetiver. It works well for cooler weather when you want a signature scent that feels slightly rebellious and…

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MEXX Fresh Woman is a light, watery floral with a bright mandarin opening, soft water lily in the heart, and a clean cedar finish. It wears like an easy daytime scent, fresh, airy, and uncomplicated. This suits someone who wants a breezy spring or warm-weather perfume that stays close to the skin. The trade-off is cle…

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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, Fashion Woman or MEXX Fresh Woman?

Fashion Woman takes 7 of 7 categories. Fashion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 152 votes; MEXX Fresh Woman is rated 3.50/5 from 289 votes. Choose Fashion Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose MEXX Fresh Woman for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Woman or MEXX Fresh Woman?

Fashion Woman lasts longest (Fashion Woman 72/100, MEXX Fresh Woman 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Woman or MEXX Fresh Woman?

Fashion Woman projects furthest (Fashion Woman 69/100, MEXX Fresh Woman 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Woman and MEXX Fresh Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Water Lily and Virginia Cedar.

Is Fashion Woman or MEXX Fresh Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fashion Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashion Woman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Woman and MEXX Fresh Woman?

Fashion Woman has top notes of Red Apple, Blackberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Pitosporum and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Vanille and Almond Tree. MEXX Fresh Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pink Nerium Oleander and Silk Tree blossom, a base of Virginia Cedar.