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#2 Wild Water vs Unreal

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

Updated 302 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unreal takes 5 of 7 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.

  • Unreal

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

#2 Wild Water2/7
Unreal5/7
Ratings & consensus
Unreal
Community sentiment
Unreal
Longevity
Unreal
Sillage & projection
Unreal
Value for money
#2 Wild Water
Versatility
#2 Wild Water
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Unreal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
#2 Wild WaterDilís Parfum
UnrealKinetic Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.47/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%
3.74/ 5 · 223 votes
Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%
Category winnerUnrealRating 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

36%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
5%Dislike
9%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerUnrealMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityUnreal

SillageUnreal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value64
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%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
iris77%
citrus69%
earthy61%
Scent match53%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
Top
White IrisAmalfi LemonBlack PepperJuniperGinger
Heart
IrisLeatherMagnoliaBenzoinRum
Base
VetiverCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Black Pepper and Iris. 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
Spring61
Summer52
Fall100
Winter61
Day95
Night100
Category winner#2 Wild WaterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex53
Women44
Men56
Unisex38
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,218

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerUnrealHigher 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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Unreal opens with a bright lemon and black pepper snap over cool iris, then settles into a dry woody core of vetiver, cedar and soft leather. Reviewers describe it as fresh, spicy and easy to wear, with the iris present but not the main event. This suits someone who likes clean aromatic woods with bite, more earthy th…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #2 Wild Water or Unreal?

Unreal takes 5 of 7 categories. #2 Wild Water is rated 3.47/5 from 79 votes; Unreal is rated 3.74/5 from 223 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 Unreal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, #2 Wild Water or Unreal?

Unreal lasts longest (Unreal 79/100, #2 Wild Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 Wild Water or Unreal?

Unreal projects furthest (Unreal 72/100, #2 Wild Water 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 Wild Water and Unreal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Black Pepper and Iris.

Is #2 Wild Water or Unreal 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; Unreal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

#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. Unreal has top notes of White Iris, Amalfi Lemon, Black Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Iris, Leather, Magnolia and Benzoin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

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