Fragrance comparison

M’Lady in Havana vs M’Lady’s Affair

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

M’Lady in Havana

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #51,737 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

M’Lady’s Affair

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #57,897 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M’Lady’s Affair takes 3 of 5 categories.

M’Lady in Havana
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
M’Lady’s Affair
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M’Lady in Havana2/5

M’Lady’s Affair3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M’Lady’s Affair
Sillage & projection: M’Lady’s Affair
Value for money: M’Lady’s Affair
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): M’Lady in Havana
Fragranxe ranking: M’Lady in Havana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M’Lady in HavanaThe Dua Brand

M’Lady’s AffairThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM’Lady’s Affair

SillageM’Lady’s Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM’Lady’s AffairBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

cacao84%

amber77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CacaoToffeeBenzoinVioletPatchouliTobaccoCoffeeMadagascar VanillaOrange BlossomNeroliFloral bouquetTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Orange BlossomYellow FreesiaFloral bouquetTurkish RoseWhite VioletExotic WoodsYlang-YlangWhite MuskCarnationPatchouliChamomileVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerM’Lady in HavanaLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 29%Casual 22%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 31%Work 27%Casual 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM’Lady in HavanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M’Lady in Havana by The Dua Brand brings together a lush floral core with the cozy richness of a Cuban cigar lounge. The opening introduces a sweet mix of juicy pear, orange blossom, and bright neroli before settling into an indulgent blend of roasted coffee, rich cacao, and warm tobacco leaves. Smooth Madagascar vani…

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M’Lady’s Affair by The Dua Brand is an inviting, bright floral fragrance built with a rich dessert-like backbone. It opens with juicy sliced pear, zesty lemon, and a calming touch of soothing chamomile tea, giving you an immediate feeling of fresh, clean energy. Within thirty minutes, the heart takes over with lush Tu…

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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, M’Lady in Havana or M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair takes 3 of 5 categories. M’Lady in Havana is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; M’Lady’s Affair is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose M’Lady in Havana for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose M’Lady’s Affair for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M’Lady in Havana or M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair lasts longest (M’Lady’s Affair 80/100, M’Lady in Havana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M’Lady in Havana or M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair projects furthest (M’Lady’s Affair 75/100, M’Lady in Havana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M’Lady in Havana and M’Lady’s Affair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom and Floral bouquet.

Is M’Lady in Havana or M’Lady’s Affair better for summer or winter?

M’Lady in Havana suits evening wear; M’Lady’s Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M’Lady in Havana and M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady in Havana features Cacao, Toffee, Benzoin, Violet and Patchouli. M’Lady’s Affair features Orange Blossom, Yellow Freesia, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and White Violet.