Siren vs Mexx Black for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mexx Black for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.
SirenChoose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mexx Black for HimChoose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Siren1/4
Mexx Black for Him3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Siren
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mexx Black for Him
- Sillage & projection
- Mexx Black for Him
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mexx Black for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SirenImpulseMexx Black for HimMexxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 47%Want 42%
3.73/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
Category winnerSirenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
18%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
477 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMexx Black for Him
SillageMexx Black for Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aquatic83%
woody65%
fresh48%
ozonic30%
woody100%
aquatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aquatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Water LilyLotusVirginia Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Mandarin OrangePepperWater Notes
Heart
Virginia CedarWater Lily
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesWater Lily and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring17
Summer67
Fall100
Winter17
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
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#39,024
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#36,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMexx Black for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotImpulse Siren is a watery floral with a clean, breezy feel and a soft cedar base. Water lily and lotus keep it airy and lightly ozonic, while the wood underneath stops it from feeling overly sheer. It reads feminine and easy to wear, but the floral aquatic profile may suit a lighter hand, especially indoors or in warm…
Reviews →Mexx Black for Him is a light woody aquatic with a brisk mandarin and pepper opening, a clean watery heart, and a soft ambery woods dry-down. It smells easy, fresh, and uncomplicated. This suits someone who wants an affordable everyday scent for mild weather and close settings. Sample first if you expect strong projec…
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, Siren or Mexx Black for Him?
Mexx Black for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Siren is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes; Mexx Black for Him is rated 3.73/5 from 477 votes. Choose Siren for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Black for Him for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Siren or Mexx Black for Him?
Mexx Black for Him lasts longest (Mexx Black for Him 45/100, Siren 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Siren or Mexx Black for Him?
Mexx Black for Him projects furthest (Mexx Black for Him 40/100, Siren 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Siren and Mexx Black for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and woody accords. Common notes include Water Lily and Virginia Cedar.
Is Siren or Mexx Black for Him better for summer or winter?
Siren suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Siren and Mexx Black for Him?
Siren features Water Lily, Lotus and Virginia Cedar. Mexx Black for Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Water Notes, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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