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#2 Wild Water vs My Vanilla

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

Updated 116 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Vanilla takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • #2 Wild Water

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

  • My Vanilla

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

#2 Wild Water3/7
My Vanilla4/7
Ratings & consensus
My Vanilla
Community sentiment
My Vanilla
Longevity
My Vanilla
Sillage & projection
My Vanilla
Value for money
#2 Wild Water
Versatility
#2 Wild Water
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
#2 Wild Water

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
#2 Wild WaterDilís Parfum
My VanillaAnna Zworykina Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.47/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%
3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%
Category winnerMy VanillaRating 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

43%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerMy VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityMy Vanilla

SillageMy Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value50
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%
warm spicy92%
balsamic84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · 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
Notes
IncenseCuminelemiBlack PepperClovesNutmegSandalwoodGalbanumYlang-YlangChoya LobanVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Vanilla. Durations are only published for #2 Wild Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall74
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Spring30
Summer30
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night75
Category winner#2 Wild WaterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex53
Women44
Men0
Unisex80
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,286

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#2 Wild WaterHigher 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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My Vanilla opens with a blast of green galbanum and fresh cardamom, bypassing the standard sugary sweetness of mass-market gourmands. As the perfume warms on skin, the dominant vanilla note merges with smoky choya loban and incense, creating a dry, resinous texture rather than a baking-extract scent. This is a botanic…

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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 My Vanilla?

My Vanilla takes 4 of 7 categories. #2 Wild Water is rated 3.47/5 from 79 votes; My Vanilla is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes. Choose #2 Wild Water for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Vanilla for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #2 Wild Water or My Vanilla?

My Vanilla lasts longest (My Vanilla 68/100, #2 Wild Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 Wild Water or My Vanilla?

My Vanilla projects furthest (My Vanilla 52/100, #2 Wild Water 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 Wild Water and My Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Vanilla.

Is #2 Wild Water or My Vanilla better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in #2 Wild Water and My Vanilla?

#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. My Vanilla features Incense, Cumin, elemi, Black Pepper and Cloves.

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