Fragrance comparison

Extatic vs Wild Hibiscus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,235 ratings analysed

3 wins

Extatic

Pierre Balmain

3.561,214 votes

Rank #8,526 WoodyFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Wild Hibiscus

Patrice Martin

3.4321 votes

Rank #62,751 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Extatic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Extatic
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Wild Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Extatic3/5

Wild Hibiscus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExtaticPierre Balmain

Wild HibiscusPatrice Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,214 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerExtaticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

1,059 votes

24%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityWild Hibiscus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value57

Category winnerExtaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

woody91%

fruity83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearOsmanthusRose

Heart

OrchidIrisJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLeatherAmyris

Top

Black CurrantDried FruitsMintPear

Heart

PeonyHibiscusRoseIrisCinammonOsmanthus

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaLeatherWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Osmanthus, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,526

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#62,751

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExtaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Extatic by Pierre Balmain offers a bold oriental floral experience for the confident woman. It opens with bright pear and osmanthus before settling into a heart of orchid, iris, and night jasmine. The base provides a lasting, grounded finish with cashmere wood, sandalwood, and leather. This scent is a striking choice …

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Wild Hibiscus by Patrice Martin opens with an energetic bite of black currant and crisp mint before revealing its floral core. Fresh hibiscus and peony petals merge with a soft dusting of iris, creating a bright fruity floral contrast against a grounding woody backdrop. As the initial brightness settles, rich sandalwo…

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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, Extatic or Wild Hibiscus?

Extatic takes 3 of 5 categories. Extatic is rated 3.56/5 from 1,214 votes; Wild Hibiscus is rated 3.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose Extatic for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Wild Hibiscus for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Extatic or Wild Hibiscus?

Wild Hibiscus lasts longest (Wild Hibiscus 75/100, Extatic 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Extatic or Wild Hibiscus?

Projection is very close: Extatic 63/100, Wild Hibiscus 63/100 for sillage.

Do Extatic and Wild Hibiscus smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Osmanthus, Rose and Iris.

Is Extatic or Wild Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

Wild Hibiscus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Extatic and Wild Hibiscus?

Extatic has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Leather and Amyris. Wild Hibiscus has top notes of Black Currant, Dried Fruits, Mint and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Hibiscus, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Vanilla.