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#2 Wild Water vs 1899 Hemingway

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

Updated 2,701 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1899 Hemingway takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • #2 Wild Water

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 1899 Hemingway

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

#2 Wild Water2/8
1899 Hemingway6/8
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
#2 Wild WaterDilís Parfum
1899 HemingwayHistoires de Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.47/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%
4.30/ 5 · 2,622 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winner1899 HemingwayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
35%Like
23%Ok
19%Dislike
4%Hate

79 votes

47%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

2,622 votes

Category winner1899 HemingwayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

Longevity1899 Hemingway

Sillage1899 Hemingway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value51
Category winner#2 Wild WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
iris77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
cinnamon69%
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 = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
JuniperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
IrisPine needlesBlack Currant
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaPineAmber
Top20-30 mins
JuniperBlack PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonIrisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmberVetiver
Category winner1899 HemingwayLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall74
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Spring91
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night79
Category winner#2 Wild WaterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex53
Women44
Men46
Unisex48
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#633

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winner1899 HemingwayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#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 …

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Histoires 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 …

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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, #2 Wild Water or 1899 Hemingway?

1899 Hemingway takes 6 of 8 categories. #2 Wild Water is rated 3.47/5 from 79 votes; 1899 Hemingway is rated 4.30/5 from 2,622 votes. Choose #2 Wild Water for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1899 Hemingway for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #2 Wild Water or 1899 Hemingway?

1899 Hemingway lasts longest (1899 Hemingway 67/100, #2 Wild Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 Wild Water or 1899 Hemingway?

1899 Hemingway projects furthest (1899 Hemingway 59/100, #2 Wild Water 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 Wild Water and 1899 Hemingway 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 #2 Wild Water or 1899 Hemingway better for summer or winter?

For summer, #2 Wild Water is the stronger pick. For winter, 1899 Hemingway is the stronger pick. #2 Wild Water suits daytime wear; 1899 Hemingway suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 Wild Water and 1899 Hemingway?

#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. 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.

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