Fragrance comparison

M’Lady in Havana vs M'Lady's Desire II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

M’Lady in Havana

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #51,690 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

M'Lady's Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,681 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1.

M’Lady in Havana
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
M'Lady's Desire II
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M’Lady in Havana1/5

M'Lady's Desire II1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: M'Lady's Desire II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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 Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM'Lady's Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

cacao84%

amber77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy and cacao

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

Madagascar VanillaCacaoTurkish RoseToffeeMuskOrange BlossomYlang-YlangViolet LeafPineappleNeroliCedarTonka

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day47

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night53

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

Casual 38%Date 27%Party 22%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,681

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 Desire II by The Dua Brand opens with a splash of ripe mango, crisp pear, and tropical guava that smells like fresh fruit salad drizzled in warm honey. As the bright fruit settles, a garden of orange blossom and Turkish rose emerges, keeping the sweetness balanced and plush. The base deepens into rich cacao, …

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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 Desire II?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1. M’Lady in Havana is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; M'Lady's Desire II is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose M’Lady in Havana for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose M'Lady's Desire II for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M’Lady in Havana or M'Lady's Desire II?

They last about the same: M’Lady in Havana 60/100, M'Lady's Desire II 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, M’Lady in Havana or M'Lady's Desire II?

Projection is very close: M’Lady in Havana 50/100, M'Lady's Desire II 50/100 for sillage.

Do M’Lady in Havana and M'Lady's Desire II smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and cacao accords. Common notes include Cacao, Toffee, Madagascar Vanilla and Orange Blossom.

Is M’Lady in Havana or M'Lady's Desire II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in M’Lady in Havana and M'Lady's Desire II?

M’Lady in Havana features Cacao, Toffee, Benzoin, Violet and Patchouli. M'Lady's Desire II features Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Turkish Rose, Toffee and Musk.