Fragrance comparison

M'Ladys Grand Ball vs M'Lady's Desire II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

M'Ladys Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #53,540 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

M'Lady's Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,629 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M'Ladys Grand Ball takes 2 of 5 categories.

M'Ladys Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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'Ladys Grand Ball2/5

M'Lady's Desire II1/5

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

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

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

1 vote · 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

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM'Lady's Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

cacao84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

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

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night53

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

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,629

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 …

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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'Ladys Grand Ball or M'Lady's Desire II?

M'Ladys Grand Ball takes 2 of 5 categories. M'Ladys Grand Ball is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; M'Lady's Desire II is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose M'Ladys Grand Ball for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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'Ladys Grand Ball or M'Lady's Desire II?

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

Which projects more, M'Ladys Grand Ball or M'Lady's Desire II?

M'Ladys Grand Ball projects furthest (M'Ladys Grand Ball 75/100, M'Lady's Desire II 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M'Ladys Grand Ball and M'Lady's Desire II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is M'Ladys Grand Ball or M'Lady's Desire II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in M'Ladys Grand Ball and M'Lady's Desire II?

M'Ladys Grand Ball features Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang. M'Lady's Desire II features Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Turkish Rose, Toffee and Musk.