Fragrance comparison

Jill vs XX Very Nice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jill

Jill Stuart

4.2560 votes

Rank #26,328 FloralFresh

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57%scent match

Closely related

XX Very Nice

Mexx

3.3062 votes

Rank #47,114 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jill takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jill
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XX Very Nice
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jill5/7

XX Very Nice2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JillJill Stuart

XX Very NiceMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

3.30/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 53%Want 29%

Category winnerJillRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

17%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

41%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerJillMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityJill

SillageJill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value100

Category winnerXX Very NiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

rose69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Granny Smith appleAmalfi LemonPearWater LilyBlack Currant

Heart

RoseJasminePeonyMagnoliaAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVanilleVirginia Cedar

Top

Black CurrantBergamotMelon

Heart

PearPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyApricotCinnamon

Base

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Peony 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 season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night10

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter7

Day100

Night–

Category winnerXX Very NiceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerJillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jill by Jill Stuart is a bright, uplifting floral fruity eau de toilette built around crisp green apple, juicy pear, and dewy water lily. First released in 2007, the fragrance opens with a sparkling burst of Amalfi lemon and tart black currant before settling into a romantic bouquet of fresh pink peony, garden rose, m…

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XX Very Nice is a light floral fruity scent with black currant, melon and bergamot up top, then a soft heart of pear, apricot, peony and lily of the valley. It dries down clean and gentle, with musk, sandalwood and cedar giving it a smooth woody finish. It reads fresh, fruity and easy to wear, with a slightly powdery,…

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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, Jill or XX Very Nice?

Jill takes 5 of 7 categories. Jill is rated 4.25/5 from 60 votes; XX Very Nice is rated 3.30/5 from 62 votes. Choose Jill for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XX Very Nice for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jill or XX Very Nice?

Jill lasts longest (Jill 62/100, XX Very Nice 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jill or XX Very Nice?

Jill projects furthest (Jill 56/100, XX Very Nice 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jill and XX Very Nice smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Jill or XX Very Nice better for summer or winter?

For summer, XX Very Nice is the stronger pick. For winter, Jill is the stronger pick. Jill suits daytime wear; XX Very Nice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jill and XX Very Nice?

Jill has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Water Lily, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanille. XX Very Nice has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Pear, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Apricot, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.