Fragrance comparison

M'Ladys Grand Ball vs M’Lady’s Affair

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

M'Ladys Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #53,540 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

M’Lady’s Affair

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #57,840 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

M'Ladys Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
M’Lady’s Affair
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M'Ladys Grand Ball2/5

M’Lady’s Affair2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M’Lady’s Affair
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: M’Lady’s Affair
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): M'Ladys Grand Ball
Fragranxe ranking: M'Ladys Grand Ball

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M'Ladys Grand BallThe Dua Brand

M’Lady’s AffairThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

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

50%Love

50%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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM’Lady’s Affair

SillageTie

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

white floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

floral100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and white floral

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

Orange BlossomYellow FreesiaFloral bouquetTurkish RoseWhite VioletExotic WoodsYlang-YlangWhite MuskCarnationPatchouliChamomileVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerM'Ladys Grand BallLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

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 31%Work 27%Casual 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM'Ladys Grand BallHigher 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 …

Reviews →

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'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady’s Affair?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. M'Ladys Grand Ball is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; M’Lady’s Affair is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose M'Ladys Grand Ball for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose M’Lady’s Affair for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair lasts longest (M’Lady’s Affair 80/100, M'Ladys Grand Ball 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady’s Affair?

Projection is very close: M'Ladys Grand Ball 75/100, M’Lady’s Affair 75/100 for sillage.

Do M'Ladys Grand Ball and M’Lady’s Affair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet and Turkish Rose.

Is M'Ladys Grand Ball or M’Lady’s Affair better for summer or winter?

M'Ladys Grand Ball suits evening wear; M’Lady’s Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

M'Ladys Grand Ball features Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang. M’Lady’s Affair features Orange Blossom, Yellow Freesia, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and White Violet.