Fragrance comparison

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild vs MEXX Fresh Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 589 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild

Kenzo

3.95300 votes

Rank #29,715 FloralGreen

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42%scent match

Some overlap

MEXX Fresh Woman

Mexx

3.50289 votes

Rank #36,155 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
MEXX Fresh Woman
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild5/7

MEXX Fresh Woman2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau par Kenzo Wild
Community sentiment: L'Eau par Kenzo Wild
Longevity: L'Eau par Kenzo Wild
Sillage & projection: L'Eau par Kenzo Wild
Value for money: MEXX Fresh Woman
Versatility: MEXX Fresh Woman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau par Kenzo Wild

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau par Kenzo WildKenzo

MEXX Fresh WomanMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 300 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 27%Had 50%Want 23%

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo WildRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

60%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

300 votes

14%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo WildMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau par Kenzo Wild

SillageL'Eau par Kenzo Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMEXX Fresh WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

fruity61%

floral100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintReedMandarin OrangeLilacGinger

Heart

Water LilyPeachAmaryllisJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

Virginia CedarMuskVanille

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMEXX Fresh WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,715

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau par Kenzo WildHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild opens with a cold burst of wild mint and juicy mandarin orange before settling into a dewy bouquet of water lily, green lilac, and crisp reed. Created by perfumer Olivier Cresp in 2011, this limited edition flanker adds a subtle ginger kick and sweet white peach to the classic aquatic DNA. A dry d…

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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, L'Eau par Kenzo Wild or MEXX Fresh Woman?

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Eau par Kenzo Wild is rated 3.95/5 from 300 votes; MEXX Fresh Woman is rated 3.50/5 from 289 votes. Choose L'Eau par Kenzo Wild for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose MEXX Fresh Woman for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau par Kenzo Wild or MEXX Fresh Woman?

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild lasts longest (L'Eau par Kenzo Wild 53/100, MEXX Fresh Woman 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau par Kenzo Wild or MEXX Fresh Woman?

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild projects furthest (L'Eau par Kenzo Wild 46/100, MEXX Fresh Woman 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau par Kenzo Wild and MEXX Fresh Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Water Lily and Virginia Cedar.

Is L'Eau par Kenzo Wild or MEXX Fresh Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau par Kenzo Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, MEXX Fresh Woman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau par Kenzo Wild and MEXX Fresh Woman?

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild has top notes of Mint, Reed, Mandarin Orange and Lilac, heart notes of Water Lily, Peach, Amaryllis and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Vanille. 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.