Fragrance comparison

Oscar Sheer Freesia vs XX by Mexx Mysterious

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Oscar Sheer Freesia

Oscar de la Renta

3.8127 votes

Rank #21,610 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

XX by Mexx Mysterious

Mexx

3.37111 votes

Rank #18,105 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XX by Mexx Mysterious takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oscar Sheer Freesia
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XX by Mexx Mysterious
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oscar Sheer Freesia2/7

XX by Mexx Mysterious5/7

Ratings & consensus: Oscar Sheer Freesia
Community sentiment: Oscar Sheer Freesia
Longevity: XX by Mexx Mysterious
Sillage & projection: XX by Mexx Mysterious
Value for money: XX by Mexx Mysterious
Versatility: XX by Mexx Mysterious
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XX by Mexx Mysterious

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oscar Sheer FreesiaOscar de la Renta

XX by Mexx MysteriousMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 15%Want 72%

3.37/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 26%Had 53%Want 21%

Category winnerOscar Sheer FreesiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

19%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerOscar Sheer FreesiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityXX by Mexx Mysterious

SillageXX by Mexx Mysterious

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerXX by Mexx MysteriousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity83%

aquatic65%

ozonic48%

sweet30%

fruity100%

fresh88%

soft spicy77%

floral65%

sweet53%

powdery42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapesGranny Smith appleRhuburb

Heart

LotusFreesiaPepper

Base

Musk

Top

Pink PepperRed CurrantGranny Smith appleApricot

Heart

PlumFreesiaPeony

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Freesia and Musk. 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

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night60

Spring72

Summer68

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night52

Category winnerXX by Mexx MysteriousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerXX by Mexx MysteriousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar Sheer Freesia opens with a bright burst of crisp Granny Smith apple, juicy grapes, and tart rhubarb. The fruit sweetness quickly settles as clear lotus flower and freesia take over the heart, given a tiny kick by pepper. White musk sits close to the skin as the base, keeping the final phase airy rather than powd…

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A fruity floral with a playful, slightly spicy opening, XX by Mexx Mysterious mixes tart red currant and green apple with soft apricot and pink pepper. It settles into peony, plum and freesia over a light musky amber base. This reads easy, youthful and everyday rather than deep or dramatic. It may suit someone who wan…

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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, Oscar Sheer Freesia or XX by Mexx Mysterious?

XX by Mexx Mysterious takes 5 of 7 categories. Oscar Sheer Freesia is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; XX by Mexx Mysterious is rated 3.37/5 from 111 votes. Choose Oscar Sheer Freesia for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XX by Mexx Mysterious for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar Sheer Freesia or XX by Mexx Mysterious?

XX by Mexx Mysterious lasts longest (XX by Mexx Mysterious 54/100, Oscar Sheer Freesia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar Sheer Freesia or XX by Mexx Mysterious?

XX by Mexx Mysterious projects furthest (XX by Mexx Mysterious 54/100, Oscar Sheer Freesia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar Sheer Freesia and XX by Mexx Mysterious smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Freesia and Musk.

Is Oscar Sheer Freesia or XX by Mexx Mysterious better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oscar Sheer Freesia is the stronger pick. For winter, XX by Mexx Mysterious is the stronger pick. Oscar Sheer Freesia suits daytime wear; XX by Mexx Mysterious suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar Sheer Freesia and XX by Mexx Mysterious?

Oscar Sheer Freesia has top notes of Grapes, Granny Smith apple and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia and Pepper, a base of Musk. XX by Mexx Mysterious has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Granny Smith apple and Apricot, heart notes of Plum, Freesia and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.