1899 Hemingway vs #2 Wild Water
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1899 Hemingway takes 6 of 8 categories.
1899 HemingwayChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
#2 Wild WaterChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1899 Hemingway6/8
#2 Wild Water2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 1899 Hemingway
- Community sentiment
- 1899 Hemingway
- Longevity
- 1899 Hemingway
- Sillage & projection
- 1899 Hemingway
- Value for money
- #2 Wild Water
- Versatility
- #2 Wild Water
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1899 Hemingway
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1899 Hemingway
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1899 HemingwayHistoires de Parfums#2 Wild WaterDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 2,622 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.47/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%
Category winner1899 HemingwayRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
2,622 votes
19%Love
35%Like
23%Ok
19%Dislike
4%Hate
79 votes
Category winner1899 HemingwayMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1899 Hemingway
Sillage1899 Hemingway
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#2 Wild WaterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
cinnamon69%
vanilla61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
iris77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
JuniperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonIrisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmberVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
JuniperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
IrisPine needlesBlack Currant
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaPineAmber
Category winner1899 HemingwayLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer74
Fall74
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Category winner#2 Wild WaterMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#633
PerfumerGerald Ghislain
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#44,718
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1899 HemingwayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHistoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway delivers a smooth blend of aromatic juniper, sweet culinary cinnamon, and powdery iris over a bed of warm vanilla. The scent opens with an invigorating burst of crushed black pepper and bright bergamot that quickly feels like an artisanal gin cocktail garnished with citrus peel. As …
Reviews →#2 Wild Water by Dilís Parfum delivers a fresh, woody profile built around sharp botanicals and gentle warmth. It opens with an invigorating punch of juniper, cracked black pepper, and bright bergamot that quickly creates a crisp, forest-like freshness. In the center, earthy pine needles and tart black currant join a …
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, 1899 Hemingway or #2 Wild Water?
1899 Hemingway takes 6 of 8 categories. 1899 Hemingway is rated 4.30/5 from 2,622 votes; #2 Wild Water is rated 3.47/5 from 79 votes. Choose 1899 Hemingway for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose #2 Wild Water for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1899 Hemingway or #2 Wild Water?
1899 Hemingway lasts longest (1899 Hemingway 67/100, #2 Wild Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1899 Hemingway or #2 Wild Water?
1899 Hemingway projects furthest (1899 Hemingway 59/100, #2 Wild Water 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1899 Hemingway and #2 Wild Water smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Iris.
Is 1899 Hemingway or #2 Wild Water better for summer or winter?
For summer, #2 Wild Water is the stronger pick. For winter, 1899 Hemingway is the stronger pick. 1899 Hemingway suits daytime wear; #2 Wild Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1899 Hemingway and #2 Wild Water?
1899 Hemingway has top notes of Juniper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver. #2 Wild Water has top notes of Juniper, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Pine needles and Black Currant, a base of Vanilla, Pine and Amber.
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