Fragrance comparison

The Grand Ball vs M'Ladys Grand Ball

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

The Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

3.205 votes

Rank #70,010 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

M'Ladys Grand Ball

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #57,454 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M'Ladys Grand Ball takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
M'Ladys Grand Ball
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring.

The Grand Ball1/5

M'Ladys Grand Ball4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M'Ladys Grand Ball
Sillage & projection: M'Ladys Grand Ball
Value for money: The Grand Ball
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): M'Ladys Grand Ball
Fragranxe ranking: M'Ladys Grand Ball

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Grand BallThe Dua Brand

M'Ladys Grand BallThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 14%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityM'Ladys Grand Ball

SillageM'Ladys Grand Ball

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerThe Grand BallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

caramel65%

vanilla48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneysuckleGardeniaVanillaJasmineCaramelAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Madagascar VanillaOrange BlossomFloral bouquetTurkish RoseYlang-YlangHoneysuckleTonka BeanGardeniaJasmineCaramelVioletNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerM'Ladys Grand BallLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM'Ladys Grand BallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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M'Ladys Grand Ball by The Dua Brand is a luscious gourmand floral that pairs crisp orchard fruit with rich confectionary sweetness. It opens with juicy pear and bright neroli before plunging into a creamy garden of gardenia, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. As the initial floral bouquet settles, thick caramel, melted …

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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, The Grand Ball or M'Ladys Grand Ball?

M'Ladys Grand Ball takes 4 of 5 categories. The Grand Ball is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; M'Ladys Grand Ball is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Grand Ball for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose M'Ladys Grand Ball for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Grand Ball or M'Ladys Grand Ball?

M'Ladys Grand Ball lasts longest (M'Ladys Grand Ball 60/100, The Grand Ball 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Grand Ball or M'Ladys Grand Ball?

M'Ladys Grand Ball projects furthest (M'Ladys Grand Ball 75/100, The Grand Ball 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Grand Ball and M'Ladys Grand Ball smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla and Jasmine.

What are the notes in The Grand Ball and M'Ladys Grand Ball?

The Grand Ball features Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Vanilla, Jasmine and Caramel. M'Ladys Grand Ball features Madagascar Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and Ylang-Ylang.