Fragrance comparison

Rituel de Java vs Mexx Man Summer Edition

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Rituel de Java

Cinq Mondes

4.333 votes

Rank #64,031 WoodyCamphor

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mexx Man Summer Edition

Mexx

3.4829 votes

Rank #51,082 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mexx Man Summer Edition takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rituel de Java
Choose it for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mexx Man Summer Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rituel de Java0/3

Mexx Man Summer Edition3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mexx Man Summer Edition
Sillage & projection: Mexx Man Summer Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mexx Man Summer Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rituel de JavaCinq Mondes

Mexx Man Summer EditionMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

3.48/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 27%Had 46%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMexx Man Summer Edition

SillageMexx Man Summer Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

camphor83%

warm spicy65%

cinnamon48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Eucalyptus

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonWoodsy Notes

Base1 to 2 hours

PatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

Amalfi LemonTropical FruitGrapefruit

Heart

Red AppleCinnamonStar Anise

Base

Patchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rituel de Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,031

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMexx Man Summer EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rituel de Java by Cinq Mondes is a woody spicy fragrance for men built around a stark, bracing profile. The composition opens with the medicinal, clearing bite of eucalyptus, creating a sharp camphor rush before settling into a warm core. At the heart, dry cinnamon mingles with generic woodsy notes, balancing brisk he…

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Mexx Man Summer Edition is a light, citrus-fruity summer scent with a woody, mossy base and a gentle spicy twist from cinnamon and star anise. It opens bright and juicy, then settles into something drier and earthier. It suits casual daytime wear, especially in warm weather. If you like fresh scents with a slightly ol…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rituel de Java or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Mexx Man Summer Edition takes 3 of 3 categories. Rituel de Java is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Mexx Man Summer Edition is rated 3.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Rituel de Java for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mexx Man Summer Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rituel de Java or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Mexx Man Summer Edition lasts longest (Mexx Man Summer Edition 58/100, Rituel de Java 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rituel de Java or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Mexx Man Summer Edition projects furthest (Mexx Man Summer Edition 50/100, Rituel de Java 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rituel de Java and Mexx Man Summer Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

Is Rituel de Java or Mexx Man Summer Edition better for summer or winter?

Rituel de Java suits day or night wear; Mexx Man Summer Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rituel de Java and Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Rituel de Java has top notes of Eucalyptus, heart notes of Cinnamon and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Mexx Man Summer Edition has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tropical Fruit and Grapefruit, heart notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon and Star Anise, a base of Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.