Fragrance comparison

Mexx Black for Him vs MEXX Fresh Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 766 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mexx Black for Him

Mexx

3.73477 votes

Rank #33,518 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

MEXX Fresh Woman

Mexx

3.50289 votes

Rank #36,155 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mexx Black for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mexx Black for Him
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
MEXX Fresh Woman
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mexx Black for Him4/7

MEXX Fresh Woman2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mexx Black for Him
Community sentiment: Mexx Black for Him
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: MEXX Fresh Woman
Value for money: MEXX Fresh Woman
Versatility: Mexx Black for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mexx Black for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mexx Black for HimMexx

MEXX Fresh WomanMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 27%Had 50%Want 23%

Category winnerMexx Black for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

477 votes

14%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerMexx Black for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMEXX Fresh Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMEXX Fresh WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

floral100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aquatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePepperWater Notes

Heart

Virginia CedarWater Lily

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyPink Nerium OleanderSilk Tree blossom

Base

Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Water Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMexx Black for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMexx Black for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mexx Black for Him is a light woody aquatic with a brisk mandarin and pepper opening, a clean watery heart, and a soft ambery woods dry-down. It smells easy, fresh, and uncomplicated. This suits someone who wants an affordable everyday scent for mild weather and close settings. Sample first if you expect strong projec…

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MEXX Fresh Woman is a light, watery floral with a bright mandarin opening, soft water lily in the heart, and a clean cedar finish. It wears like an easy daytime scent, fresh, airy, and uncomplicated. This suits someone who wants a breezy spring or warm-weather perfume that stays close to the skin. The trade-off is cle…

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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, Mexx Black for Him or MEXX Fresh Woman?

Mexx Black for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Mexx Black for Him is rated 3.73/5 from 477 votes; MEXX Fresh Woman is rated 3.50/5 from 289 votes. Choose Mexx Black for Him for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose MEXX Fresh Woman for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mexx Black for Him or MEXX Fresh Woman?

They last about the same: Mexx Black for Him 45/100, MEXX Fresh Woman 45/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mexx Black for Him or MEXX Fresh Woman?

MEXX Fresh Woman projects furthest (MEXX Fresh Woman 43/100, Mexx Black for Him 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mexx Black for Him and MEXX Fresh Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Water Lily.

Is Mexx Black for Him or MEXX Fresh Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mexx Black for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Mexx Black for Him is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mexx Black for Him and MEXX Fresh Woman?

Mexx Black for Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Water Notes, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. MEXX Fresh Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pink Nerium Oleander and Silk Tree blossom, a base of Virginia Cedar.