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Chocolate Makes Me Happy vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 363 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Chocolate Makes Me Happy

    Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • The Wild Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chocolate Makes Me Happy4/8
The Wild Man4/8
Ratings & consensus
The Wild Man
Community sentiment
The Wild Man
Longevity
Chocolate Makes Me Happy
Sillage & projection
Chocolate Makes Me Happy
Value for money
The Wild Man
Versatility
The Wild Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Chocolate Makes Me Happy
Fragranxe ranking
Chocolate Makes Me Happy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chocolate Makes Me HappyUnique'e Luxury
The Wild ManMorris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 332 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.23/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%
Category winnerThe Wild ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate

332 votes

26%Love
71%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityChocolate Makes Me Happy

SillageChocolate Makes Me Happy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value89
Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
cacao92%
amber84%
lavender77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Cacao PodDark ChocolateLavenderMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumOlibanum
Base8-12+ hrs
CaramelAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia
Base5-7 hrs
OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerChocolate Makes Me HappyLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring77
Summer28
Fall0
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring93
Summer60
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night64
Category winnerThe Wild ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex55
Women7
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#27,060

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChocolate Makes Me HappyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unique'e Luxury Chocolate Makes Me Happy is an eccentric citrus gourmand with an aromatic twist. It opens with bitter dark chocolate, zesty mandarin orange, and a sharp hit of herbal lavender. Do not expect hot cocoa mix. The scent quickly introduces spicy cinnamon and warm benzoin before settling into an earthy base …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chocolate Makes Me Happy or The Wild Man?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Chocolate Makes Me Happy is rated 3.93/5 from 332 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Chocolate Makes Me Happy for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chocolate Makes Me Happy or The Wild Man?

Chocolate Makes Me Happy lasts longest (Chocolate Makes Me Happy 85/100, The Wild Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chocolate Makes Me Happy or The Wild Man?

Chocolate Makes Me Happy projects furthest (Chocolate Makes Me Happy 76/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chocolate Makes Me Happy and The Wild Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Labdanum.

Is Chocolate Makes Me Happy or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Chocolate Makes Me Happy is the stronger pick. Chocolate Makes Me Happy suits evening wear; The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chocolate Makes Me Happy and The Wild Man?

Chocolate Makes Me Happy has top notes of Cacao Pod, Dark Chocolate, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Caramel, Amber, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.

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