Fleur d'Eau vs Mexx XX Nice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur d'Eau takes 4 of 7 categories.
Fleur d'EauChoose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mexx XX NiceChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Fleur d'Eau4/7
Mexx XX Nice3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleur d'Eau
- Community sentiment
- Fleur d'Eau
- Longevity
- Fleur d'Eau
- Sillage & projection
- Mexx XX Nice
- Value for money
- Mexx XX Nice
- Versatility
- Mexx XX Nice
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fleur d'Eau
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur d'EauRochasMexx XX NiceMexxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 627 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 21%Had 58%Want 20%
Category winnerFleur d'EauRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
585 votes
15%Love
61%Like
1%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
130 votes
Category winnerFleur d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur d'Eau
SillageMexx XX Nice
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMexx XX NiceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aquatic92%
ozonic84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
cinnamon69%
sweet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MelonBlack CurrantApricot
Heart
Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverAmber
Top
MelonLimeBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
ApricotCinnamonPeonyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesMelon, Black Currant, Apricot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMexx XX NiceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#39,218
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFleur d'EauHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur d'Eau by Rochas is an aquatic floral green fragrance for women. It balances crisp melon and black currant top notes with a heart of lotus and water hyacinth. This 1996 release sits close to the skin, offering a clean, refreshing profile suited for high-heat summer days when you want a light, natural scent that a…
Reviews →Mexx XX Nice is a light, cheerful fruity floral with a juicy melon, lime and black currant opening, then a soft peony and lily-of-the-valley heart dusted with cinnamon. It stays playful rather than sugary. The dry-down turns musky, lightly woody and powdery, which gives it an easy daytime feel. If you like fresh, femi…
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, Fleur d'Eau or Mexx XX Nice?
Fleur d'Eau takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; Mexx XX Nice is rated 3.65/5 from 130 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mexx XX Nice for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Eau or Mexx XX Nice?
Fleur d'Eau lasts longest (Fleur d'Eau 60/100, Mexx XX Nice 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or Mexx XX Nice?
Projection is very close: Mexx XX Nice 57/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur d'Eau and Mexx XX Nice smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Melon, Black Currant, Apricot and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Fleur d'Eau or Mexx XX Nice better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Mexx XX Nice is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and Mexx XX Nice?
Fleur d'Eau has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. Mexx XX Nice has top notes of Melon, Lime, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Cinnamon, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.
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