Fragrance comparison

XX Very Nice vs Zara Hello Kitty

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

4 wins

XX Very Nice

Mexx

3.3062 votes

Rank #41,490 FruityFresh

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Hello Kitty

Zara

3.82210 votes

Rank #13,015 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XX Very Nice takes 4 of 7 categories.

XX Very Nice
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zara Hello Kitty
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

XX Very Nice4/7

Zara Hello Kitty3/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Hello Kitty
Community sentiment: Zara Hello Kitty
Longevity: XX Very Nice
Sillage & projection: XX Very Nice
Value for money: XX Very Nice
Versatility: XX Very Nice
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zara Hello Kitty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XX Very NiceMexx

Zara Hello KittyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 53%Want 29%

3.82/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

Category winnerZara Hello KittyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

41%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

19%Love

53%Like

22%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerZara Hello KittyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityXX Very Nice

SillageXX Very Nice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value80

Category winnerXX Very NiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fresh88%

citrus77%

rose65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotMelon

Heart

PearPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyApricotCinnamon

Base

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Pear

Base

Peony

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter7

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXX Very NiceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men3

Unisex3

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerZara Hello KittyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

XX Very Nice is a light floral fruity scent with black currant, melon and bergamot up top, then a soft heart of pear, apricot, peony and lily of the valley. It dries down clean and gentle, with musk, sandalwood and cedar giving it a smooth woody finish. It reads fresh, fruity and easy to wear, with a slightly powdery,…

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Zara Hello Kitty opens with a quick splash of tart bergamot that shifts into crisp, watery pear. The heart settles into a light, fresh peony floral note, keeping the entire composition clean and bright. It functions like a subtle hair mist or fresh shampoo spray, making it suitable for casual spring mornings, low-key …

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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 Very Nice or Zara Hello Kitty?

XX Very Nice takes 4 of 7 categories. XX Very Nice is rated 3.30/5 from 62 votes; Zara Hello Kitty is rated 3.82/5 from 210 votes. Choose XX Very Nice for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zara Hello Kitty for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, XX Very Nice or Zara Hello Kitty?

XX Very Nice lasts longest (XX Very Nice 49/100, Zara Hello Kitty 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XX Very Nice or Zara Hello Kitty?

XX Very Nice projects furthest (XX Very Nice 48/100, Zara Hello Kitty 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XX Very Nice and Zara Hello Kitty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear and Peony.

Is XX Very Nice or Zara Hello Kitty better for summer or winter?

For summer, XX Very Nice is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Hello Kitty is the stronger pick. XX Very Nice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in XX Very Nice and Zara Hello Kitty?

XX Very Nice has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Pear, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Apricot, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Zara Hello Kitty has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pear, a base of Peony.