Mexx XX Nice vs Tendenza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories.
Mexx XX NiceChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
TendenzaChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mexx XX Nice1/7
Tendenza6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tendenza
- Community sentiment
- Tendenza
- Longevity
- Tendenza
- Sillage & projection
- Tendenza
- Value for money
- Mexx XX Nice
- Versatility
- Tendenza
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tendenza
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mexx XX NiceMexxTendenzaVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 21%Had 58%Want 20%
4.22/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%
Category winnerTendenzaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
61%Like
1%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
130 votes
26%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerTendenzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTendenza
SillageTendenza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMexx XX NiceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
cinnamon69%
sweet61%
powdery92%
fruity77%
fresh spicy53%
vanilla46%
fresh38%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MelonLimeBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
ApricotCinnamonPeonyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base6-8 hrs
VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver
InformationalShared notesMelon, Lime, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer100
Fall44
Winter19
Day100
Night16
Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,981
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,317
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews14
Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMexx XX Nice is a light, cheerful fruity floral with a juicy melon, lime and black currant opening, then a soft peony and lily-of-the-valley heart dusted with cinnamon. It stays playful rather than sugary. The dry-down turns musky, lightly woody and powdery, which gives it an easy daytime feel. If you like fresh, femi…
Reviews →Van Gils Tendenza delivers an easygoing splash of crisp red apple, tart lime, and cool mint right out of the bottle. A gentle touch of cinnamon warms up the opening before giving way to a clean, powdery heart of lavender, sweet violet, and geranium. As the fragrance settles over several hours, creamy sandalwood, soft …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mexx XX Nice or Tendenza?
Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories. Mexx XX Nice is rated 3.65/5 from 130 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Mexx XX Nice for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mexx XX Nice or Tendenza?
Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Mexx XX Nice 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mexx XX Nice or Tendenza?
Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Mexx XX Nice 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mexx XX Nice and Tendenza smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Melon, Lime, Bergamot and Cinnamon.
Is Mexx XX Nice or Tendenza better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tendenza is the stronger pick. For winter, Mexx XX Nice is the stronger pick. Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mexx XX Nice and Tendenza?
Mexx XX Nice has top notes of Melon, Lime, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Cinnamon, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Tendenza has top notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Iris and Amber.
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