Fragrance comparison

M'Ladys Grand Ball vs M’Lady in Havana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

M'Ladys Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #53,540 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

M’Lady in Havana

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #51,690 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

M'Ladys Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
M’Lady in Havana
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

M'Ladys Grand Ball1/5

M’Lady in Havana1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: M'Ladys Grand Ball
Value for money: Tie
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'Ladys Grand BallThe Dua Brand

M’Lady in HavanaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageM'Ladys Grand Ball

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

cacao84%

amber77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaOrange BlossomFloral bouquetTurkish RoseYlang-YlangHoneysuckleTonka BeanGardeniaJasmineCaramelVioletNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CacaoToffeeBenzoinVioletPatchouliTobaccoCoffeeMadagascar VanillaOrange BlossomNeroliFloral bouquetTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day73

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerM’Lady in HavanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M'Ladys Grand Ball by The Dua Brand is a luscious gourmand floral that pairs crisp orchard fruit with rich confectionary sweetness. It opens with juicy pear and bright neroli before plunging into a creamy garden of gardenia, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. As the initial floral bouquet settles, thick caramel, melted …

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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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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'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady in Havana?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1. M'Ladys Grand Ball is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; M’Lady in Havana is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose M'Ladys Grand Ball for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose M’Lady in Havana for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady in Havana?

They last about the same: M'Ladys Grand Ball 60/100, M’Lady in Havana 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, M'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady in Havana?

M'Ladys Grand Ball projects furthest (M'Ladys Grand Ball 75/100, M’Lady in Havana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M'Ladys Grand Ball and M’Lady in Havana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet and Turkish Rose.

Is M'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady in Havana better for summer or winter?

M'Ladys Grand Ball suits evening wear; M’Lady in Havana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M'Ladys Grand Ball and M’Lady in Havana?

M'Ladys Grand Ball features Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang. M’Lady in Havana features Cacao, Toffee, Benzoin, Violet and Patchouli.