Plum Blossom vs The Grand Ball
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Plum Blossom takes 3 of 4 categories.
Plum BlossomChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Grand BallChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Plum Blossom3/4
The Grand Ball1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Plum Blossom
- Sillage & projection
- Plum Blossom
- Value for money
- The Grand Ball
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Plum Blossom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Plum BlossomMithThe Grand BallThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 64%Had 21%Want 14%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
20%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPlum Blossom
SillagePlum Blossom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Grand BallBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
violet77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
white floral100%
amber83%
caramel65%
vanilla48%
sweet30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Wild BerriesMandarin OrangeWhite PeachIrisCarrot Seeds
Heart
GardeniaJasmineVioletHoneysuckleBlack CurrantRose
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes
HoneysuckleGardeniaVanillaJasmineCaramelAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Caramel. Durations are only published for The Grand Ball, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,010
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPlum BlossomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPlum Blossom by Mith wears like a soft fruity floral with a powdery, creamy finish. Peach, berries and mandarin give the opening a juicy lift, then violet, gardenia and jasmine take over before vanilla, caramel, sandalwood and musk settle in. It usually reads gentle rather than loud, with moderate wear and a slightly…
Reviews →The Grand Ball by The Dua Brand is a sweet white floral fragrance built around a pairing of heady blossoms and rich confection. It opens with the nectar-rich sweetness of honeysuckle before settling into a creamy heart of jasmine and gardenia. A heavy base of caramel, vanilla, and warm amber anchors the floral petals …
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, Plum Blossom or The Grand Ball?
Plum Blossom takes 3 of 4 categories. Plum Blossom is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; The Grand Ball is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Plum Blossom for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Grand Ball for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Plum Blossom or The Grand Ball?
Plum Blossom lasts longest (Plum Blossom 60/100, The Grand Ball 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Plum Blossom or The Grand Ball?
Plum Blossom projects furthest (Plum Blossom 50/100, The Grand Ball 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Plum Blossom and The Grand Ball smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Caramel.
Is Plum Blossom or The Grand Ball better for summer or winter?
Plum Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Plum Blossom and The Grand Ball?
Plum Blossom has top notes of Wild Berries, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Iris, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Honeysuckle, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. The Grand Ball features Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel.
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