Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Mexx Man Summer Edition

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fresh

Trussardi

3.7753 votes

Rank #35,240 WoodyWhite Floral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Mexx Man Summer Edition

Mexx

3.4829 votes

Rank #51,120 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fresh
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mexx Man Summer Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fresh4/5

Mexx Man Summer Edition1/5

Ratings & consensus: Fresh
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fresh
Sillage & projection: Fresh
Value for money: Mexx Man Summer Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshTrussardi

Mexx Man Summer EditionMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 30%Want 48%

3.48/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 27%Had 46%Want 27%

Category winnerFreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

17%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFresh

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMexx Man Summer EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

mossy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonRed AppleViolet LeafPink Pepper

Heart

Tincture of RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouli

Top

Amalfi LemonTropical FruitGrapefruit

Heart

Red AppleCinnamonStar Anise

Base

Patchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall54

Winter69

Day100

Night20

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex0

Women71

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trussardi Fresh pairs crisp Amalfi Lemon with dewy Violet Leaf up front, backed by a clean floral bouquet of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. It opens bright and airy before settling into an earthy base of Virginia Cedar and Oak Moss. Designed as a personal scent for warm spring mornings, this 1999 release stays close…

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Mexx Man Summer Edition is a light, citrus-fruity summer scent with a woody, mossy base and a gentle spicy twist from cinnamon and star anise. It opens bright and juicy, then settles into something drier and earthier. It suits casual daytime wear, especially in warm weather. If you like fresh scents with a slightly ol…

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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, Fresh or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Fresh takes 4 of 5 categories. Fresh is rated 3.77/5 from 53 votes; Mexx Man Summer Edition is rated 3.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Fresh for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Man Summer Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Fresh lasts longest (Fresh 63/100, Mexx Man Summer Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 63/100, Mexx Man Summer Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh and Mexx Man Summer Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Fresh or Mexx Man Summer Edition better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear; Mexx Man Summer Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Fresh has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Patchouli. Mexx Man Summer Edition has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tropical Fruit and Grapefruit, heart notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon and Star Anise, a base of Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.