Be Wild vs Essential for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Be Wild takes 2 of 3 categories.
Be WildChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essential for HimChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Be Wild2/3
Essential for Him1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Be Wild
- Sillage & projection
- Be Wild
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Essential for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Be WildMojoEssential for HimReplayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
19%Love
50%Like
22%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBe Wild
SillageBe Wild
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
woody84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasminePeonyCarnationVioletStrawberryWhite Peach
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverWhite MuskCaramelTonka BeanTolu Balsam
Top
BergamotWater NotesRed BerriesMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrainGinger
Heart
Sea NotesLilyMagnoliaOrange BlossomCedarCashmere WoodJasmineCarnation
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumVetiverTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring89
Summer100
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,658
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEssential for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBe Wild by Mojo opens with a bright burst of sparkling bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp neroli. As the zesty citrus settles, a lush bouquet of violet, peony, jasmine, and carnation emerges, sweetened by juicy strawberry and soft white peach. The dry-down turns warm, cozy, and distinctly powdery on the skin, …
Reviews →Replay Essential for Him starts with crisp bergamot, synthetic water notes, and a sharp bite of ginger. As the bright citrus settles, warm cedar and cashmere wood emerge alongside clean orange blossom. A quiet amber and musk base keeps the dry-down lingering close to the skin during warm summer mornings.
Reviews →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, Be Wild or Essential for Him?
Be Wild takes 2 of 3 categories. Be Wild is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Essential for Him is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose Be Wild for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essential for Him for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Be Wild or Essential for Him?
Be Wild lasts longest (Be Wild 80/100, Essential for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Be Wild or Essential for Him?
Be Wild projects furthest (Be Wild 75/100, Essential for Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Be Wild and Essential for Him smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Carnation.
Is Be Wild or Essential for Him better for summer or winter?
Be Wild suits daytime wear; Essential for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Be Wild and Essential for Him?
Be Wild has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Carnation and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk. Essential for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.
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