Fragrance comparison

XX by Mexx Mysterious vs Cityscape for Her

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

XX by Mexx Mysterious

Mexx

3.37111 votes

Rank #18,166 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cityscape for Her

Mary Kay

3.71132 votes

Rank #17,948 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cityscape for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

XX by Mexx Mysterious3/7

Cityscape for Her4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cityscape for Her
Community sentiment: Cityscape for Her
Longevity: Cityscape for Her
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: Cityscape for Her

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XX by Mexx MysteriousMexx

Cityscape for HerMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 26%Had 53%Want 21%

3.71/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerCityscape for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

97 votes

17%Love

55%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerCityscape for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCityscape for Her

SillageXX by Mexx Mysterious

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value57

Category winnerXX by Mexx MysteriousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh88%

soft spicy77%

floral65%

sweet53%

powdery42%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both fruity, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRed CurrantGranny Smith appleApricot

Heart

PlumFreesiaPeony

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperRed CurrantApricotBergamotViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyOrchidOrange BlossomIris

Base5-7 hrs

PlumAngelicaSandalwoodMadagascar VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Red Currant, Apricot and Plum. Durations are only published for Cityscape for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer68

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night32

Category winnerXX by Mexx MysteriousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex8

Women88

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCityscape for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mary Kay Cityscape for Her delivers an upbeat, polite fruity floral scent designed for daytime ease. The first spray brings a sharp burst of bergamot, tart red currant, and juicy apricot. That citrus zing softens within minutes. Lush pink peony and powdery iris soon step forward, wrapping the fruit in clean, ladylike …

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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, XX by Mexx Mysterious or Cityscape for Her?

Cityscape for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. XX by Mexx Mysterious is rated 3.37/5 from 111 votes; Cityscape for Her is rated 3.71/5 from 132 votes. Choose XX by Mexx Mysterious for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cityscape for Her for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, XX by Mexx Mysterious or Cityscape for Her?

Cityscape for Her lasts longest (Cityscape for Her 57/100, XX by Mexx Mysterious 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XX by Mexx Mysterious or Cityscape for Her?

Projection is very close: XX by Mexx Mysterious 54/100, Cityscape for Her 52/100 for sillage.

Do XX by Mexx Mysterious and Cityscape for Her smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Apricot and Plum.

Is XX by Mexx Mysterious or Cityscape for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, XX by Mexx Mysterious is the stronger pick. For winter, XX by Mexx Mysterious is the stronger pick. XX by Mexx Mysterious suits daytime wear; Cityscape for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in XX by Mexx Mysterious and Cityscape for Her?

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. Cityscape for Her has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Currant, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Orchid, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Plum, Angelica, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla.