Fragrance comparison

Monica vs Mexx Black for Her

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,027 ratings analysed

4 wins

Monica

Gritti

3.78180 votes

Rank #13,528 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Black for Her

Mexx

3.81847 votes

Rank #30,660 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monica takes 4 of 7 categories.

Monica
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mexx Black for Her
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Monica4/7

Mexx Black for Her3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mexx Black for Her
Community sentiment: Mexx Black for Her
Longevity: Monica
Sillage & projection: Monica
Value for money: Mexx Black for Her
Versatility: Monica
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonicaGritti

Mexx Black for HerMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

3.81/ 5 · 847 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerMexx Black for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

21%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMonica

SillageMonica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMexx Black for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

tropical61%

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeonyLitchiApricotFruity Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

White MuskJasmineSandalwood

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberVanillaWoody Notes

Top

Black CurrantMarigoldFreesiaPeony

Heart

LitchiVirginia CedarLotusApricotPear

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeony, Litchi, Apricot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Monica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall46

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMonicaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,528

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#30,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonicaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monica by Gritti centers on a vibrant blend of lush peony and dewy litchi, giving wearers a bright, romantic profile from the first spray. Soft apricot and sweet fruity notes bring a cheerful lift, while a heart of white musk and clean jasmine smooths out the edges. As the scent settles, warm sandalwood, amber, and ge…

Reviews →

Mexx Black for Her is a soft fruity floral with a bright black currant and peony opening, a watery floral heart, and a smooth vanilla amber dry-down. It wears light, clean, and easy rather than dark or dramatic. This suits someone who wants an affordable everyday scent for work, spring, or casual daytime use. Sample f…

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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, Monica or Mexx Black for Her?

Monica takes 4 of 7 categories. Monica is rated 3.78/5 from 180 votes; Mexx Black for Her is rated 3.81/5 from 847 votes. Choose Monica for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Black for Her for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Monica or Mexx Black for Her?

Monica lasts longest (Monica 68/100, Mexx Black for Her 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monica or Mexx Black for Her?

Monica projects furthest (Monica 62/100, Mexx Black for Her 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monica and Mexx Black for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Peony, Litchi, Apricot and Sandalwood.

Is Monica or Mexx Black for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monica is the stronger pick. For winter, Mexx Black for Her is the stronger pick. Monica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monica and Mexx Black for Her?

Monica has top notes of Peony, Litchi, Apricot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Mexx Black for Her has top notes of Black Currant, Marigold, Freesia and Peony, heart notes of Litchi, Virginia Cedar, Lotus and Apricot, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.