Fragrance comparison

Chimaera vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Chimaera

Alkemia Perfumes

3.176 votes

Rank #59,785 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The Wild Man

Morris

4.2331 votes

Rank #26,001 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chimaera
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chimaera1/3

The Wild Man2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Chimaera
Value for money: The Wild Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Wild Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimaeraAlkemia Perfumes

The Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

26%Love

71%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageChimaera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineappleMahoganyMelonLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Labdanum and Amber. Durations are only published for The Wild Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Date 21%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,785

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,001

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Wild ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chimaera by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Chimaera was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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The Wild Man by Morris takes the beloved modern aromatic profile and gives it a smooth Italian spin. Spraying it on delivers an energetic splash of Calabrian bergamot, sweet melon, tart rhubarb, and crisp lavender. As the initial fruity zest settles, a clean core of geranium and cracked black pepper adds structure wit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chimaera or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Chimaera is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Chimaera for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Chimaera or The Wild Man?

Chimaera projects furthest (Chimaera 56/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chimaera and The Wild Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Labdanum and Amber.

Is Chimaera or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimaera and The Wild Man?

Chimaera features Pineapple, Mahogany, Melon, Labdanum and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). The Wild Man has top notes of Lavender, Melon, Rhubarb and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.