Fragrance comparison

Iódice vs Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Iódice

JAFRA

5.002 votes

Rank #46,528 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition

Mexx

4.254 votes

Rank #55,129 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iódice takes 3 of 3 categories.

Iódice
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iódice3/3

Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IódiceJAFRA

Mexx Black & Gold Limited EditionMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIódice

SillageIódice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

floral61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaTangerineRed FruitsJasminePink PepperIrisCedarSandalwoodMuskLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearTangerineRed Fruits

Heart

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Tangerine, Red Fruits and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIódiceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iódice by JAFRA is a warm, powdery fragrance that centers on a blend of tangerine and vanilla. Launched in 2016, this aromatic fruity scent offers a sweet profile suited for daily wear in cooler months. It settles into a comfortable, musky woody base that feels approachable for those who enjoy soft, classic feminine c…

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Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition is a fruity floral with a bright, easy opening of pear, tangerine and red fruits, then a softer heart of rose, jasmine and lily of the valley. The dry-down adds vanilla, musk and patchouli for a warmer, slightly powdery finish. It looks aimed at women who want something cheerful, swee…

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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, Iódice or Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition?

Iódice takes 3 of 3 categories. Iódice is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Iódice for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition for a white floral and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iódice or Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition?

Iódice lasts longest (Iódice 70/100, Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iódice or Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition?

Iódice projects furthest (Iódice 75/100, Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iódice and Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Tangerine, Red Fruits and Jasmine.

Is Iódice or Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Iódice suits day or night wear; Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iódice and Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition?

Iódice features Vanilla, Tangerine, Red Fruits, Jasmine and Pink Pepper. Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition has top notes of Pear, Tangerine and Red Fruits, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.