Fragrance comparison

Deluxe vs Wise Mind

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Deluxe

M. Asam

5.001 votes

Rank #54,455 MuskyWhite Floral

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61%scent match

Closely related

Wise Mind

Bachs

3.333 votes

Rank #70,901 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deluxe takes 3 of 3 categories.

Deluxe
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Wise Mind
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deluxe3/3

Wise Mind0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeluxeM. Asam

Wise MindBachs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDeluxe

SillageDeluxe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both musky, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White FlowersCashmere MuskPatchouliVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Elemi resinSandalwood

Heart

White Flowers

Base

VanillaCashmere MuskMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Cashmere Musk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeluxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deluxe by M. Asam is a bold floral fragrance defined by its rich, musky base. Launched in 2013, it leans heavily into white floral accords supported by warm amber and sweet vanilla notes. Designed for the woman who prefers a substantial presence, this scent performs best during cooler autumn evenings or formal indoor …

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Wise Mind by Bachs is a woody aromatic scent that blends resinous elemi with smooth sandalwood. This unisex fragrance creates a powdery and musky aura suitable for daily wear in temperate weather. The composition balances floral undertones with a creamy vanilla base, offering a grounded and clean experience for those …

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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, Deluxe or Wise Mind?

Deluxe takes 3 of 3 categories. Deluxe is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Wise Mind is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Deluxe for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Wise Mind for a powdery and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deluxe or Wise Mind?

Deluxe lasts longest (Deluxe 80/100, Wise Mind 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deluxe or Wise Mind?

Deluxe projects furthest (Deluxe 100/100, Wise Mind 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deluxe and Wise Mind smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Cashmere Musk and Vanilla.

Is Deluxe or Wise Mind better for summer or winter?

Deluxe suits day or night wear; Wise Mind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deluxe and Wise Mind?

Deluxe features White Flowers, Cashmere Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Wise Mind has top notes of Elemi resin and Sandalwood, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Musk and Musk.