Fragrance comparison

#2 Wild Water vs King's Salute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

#2 Wild Water

Dilís Parfum

3.4779 votes

Rank #44,718 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute 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.
King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

#2 Wild Water2/8

King's Salute6/8

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: King's Salute
Longevity: King's Salute
Sillage & projection: King's Salute
Value for money: #2 Wild Water
Versatility: #2 Wild Water
Note pyramid (duration): King's Salute
Fragranxe ranking: King's Salute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 Wild WaterDilís Parfum

King's SaluteGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerKing's SaluteRating 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

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageKing's Salute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value15

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Category winnerKing's SaluteLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall74

Winter65

Day100

Night40

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Category winner#2 Wild WaterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex53

Women44

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher 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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King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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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 King's Salute?

King's Salute takes 6 of 8 categories. #2 Wild Water is rated 3.47/5 from 79 votes; King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 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 King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #2 Wild Water or King's Salute?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, #2 Wild Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 Wild Water or King's Salute?

King's Salute projects furthest (King's Salute 57/100, #2 Wild Water 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 Wild Water and King's Salute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Iris and Black Currant.

Is #2 Wild Water or King's Salute better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, #2 Wild Water is the stronger pick. #2 Wild Water suits daytime wear; King's Salute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 Wild Water and King's Salute?

#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. King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber.