Fragrance comparison

#2 Wild Water vs Patchouli

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

#2 Wild Water

Dilís Parfum

3.4779 votes

Rank #44,718 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #5,949 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories.

#2 Wild Water
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#2 Wild Water1/5

Patchouli4/5

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: #2 Wild Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 Wild WaterDilís Parfum

PatchouliPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerPatchouliRating 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

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value52

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%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

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

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Black Pepper, Iris and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex53

Women44

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,949

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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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Patchouli by Perfumer H is a dry, transparent take on patchouli, shaped with pepper, juniper, galbanum and cedar rather than heavy sweetness or boozy depth. It smells green, woody and quietly polished, with iris and angelica giving the composition a clean, almost soapy softness. Best for patchouli lovers who want some…

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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 Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. #2 Wild Water is rated 3.47/5 from 79 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose #2 Wild Water for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #2 Wild Water or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, #2 Wild Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 Wild Water or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, #2 Wild Water 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 Wild Water and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Black Pepper, Iris and Amber.

Is #2 Wild Water or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

#2 Wild Water suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 Wild Water and Patchouli?

#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. Patchouli has top notes of Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris, heart notes of Angelica and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Virginia Cedar.