Cassius vs Wild Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CassiusChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Wild EssenceChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cassius2/4
Wild Essence2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Cassius
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Wild Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Wild Essence
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cassius
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CassiusMaison AlhambraWild EssenceWeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 483 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%
Category winnerCassiusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
379 votes
45%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWild Essence
SillageWild Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
patchouli92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegGreen Apple
Heart
Tonka BeanRose
Base
PatchouliVanilla
Top
Green AppleMintLemonCardamom
Heart
CinnamonBlack PepperNutmegLavenderSandalwood
Base
CacaoTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTobacco
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews95
Overall rank#35,784
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCassiusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCassius by Maison Alhambra is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans heavily into woody and resinous tones. With a backbone of nutmeg and patchouli, it creates a grounded presence perfect for crisp autumn evenings. This scent offers a serious, mature profile that moves from a sharp, crisp green apple opening into a linger…
Reviews →Weil Wild Essence opens with a crisp, cooling splash of mint and sour green apple, backed by a sharp squeeze of lemon. It quickly shifts from a bright orchard breeze into a warm, dry spices cabinet. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a dusty cinnamon and black pepper combo takes the driver's seat. It sits comfortabl…
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, Cassius or Wild Essence?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cassius is rated 4.26/5 from 483 votes; Wild Essence is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cassius for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Wild Essence for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cassius or Wild Essence?
They last about the same: Wild Essence 76/100, Cassius 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cassius or Wild Essence?
Projection is very close: Wild Essence 65/100, Cassius 64/100 for sillage.
Do Cassius and Wild Essence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
Is Cassius or Wild Essence better for summer or winter?
Wild Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cassius and Wild Essence?
Cassius has top notes of Nutmeg and Green Apple, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Wild Essence has top notes of Green Apple, Mint, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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