Fragrance comparison

Adagio vs Wild Rose Oud

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 352 ratings analysed

Adagio

Sospiro Perfumes

3.8055 votes

Rank #16,276 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Rose Oud

Mancera

3.99297 votes

Rank #8,260 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Adagio
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Wild Rose Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Adagio4/8

Wild Rose Oud4/8

Ratings & consensus: Wild Rose Oud
Community sentiment: Wild Rose Oud
Longevity: Adagio
Sillage & projection: Adagio
Value for money: Wild Rose Oud
Versatility: Adagio
Note pyramid (duration): Adagio
Fragranxe ranking: Wild Rose Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdagioSospiro Perfumes

Wild Rose OudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

3.99/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

Category winnerWild Rose OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

40%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerWild Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAdagio

SillageAdagio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value51

Category winnerWild Rose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

rose100%

oud92%

citrus84%

musky77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

OakmossVetiverEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskLeather

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkey Red RosePatchouliEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla Pod

Category winnerAdagioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer25

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Category winnerAdagioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex46

Women15

Men1

Unisex35

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,260

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerWild Rose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adagio by Sospiro Perfumes opens with a deep, bracing wash of earthy oakmoss and green vetiver, immediately setting a serious tone. A subtle touch of Egyptian jasmine emerges briefly, but this is far from a standard sweet floral. Instead, rich jacket leather and dark patchouli take control within minutes, supported by…

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Mancera Wild Rose Oud delivers an energetic spin on the classic Middle Eastern pairing. A sharp burst of Calabrian lemon and bergamot sparks the opening. It cuts right through the dense wood. Within twenty minutes, velvety Turkey red rose emerges alongside earthy Indonesian patchouli and crisp Egyptian jasmine. Agarwo…

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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, Adagio or Wild Rose Oud?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Adagio is rated 3.80/5 from 55 votes; Wild Rose Oud is rated 3.99/5 from 297 votes. Choose Adagio for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Wild Rose Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adagio or Wild Rose Oud?

Adagio lasts longest (Adagio 83/100, Wild Rose Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adagio or Wild Rose Oud?

Adagio projects furthest (Adagio 82/100, Wild Rose Oud 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adagio and Wild Rose Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Adagio or Wild Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adagio is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Rose Oud is the stronger pick. Adagio suits day or night wear; Wild Rose Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adagio and Wild Rose Oud?

Adagio has top notes of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of White Musk and Leather, a base of Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Wild Rose Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla Pod.