Fragrance comparison

Extreme Rush vs Wanted

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Extreme Rush

Michael Kors

3.7974 votes

Rank #28,379 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wanted

Diane Pernet

4.5428 votes

Rank #46,682 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wanted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Extreme Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wanted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Extreme Rush3/7

Wanted4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Extreme RushMichael Kors

WantedDiane Pernet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 56%Had 17%Want 27%

4.54/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerWantedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

64%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerWantedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityWanted

SillageWanted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value8

Category winnerExtreme RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

herbal60%

mossy50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

powdery44%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeJuniperBergamot

Heart

Red ThymeSageNutmeg

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouli

Notes

CloveNutmegJuniperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Wanted, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall95

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Spring43

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerExtreme RushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExtreme RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Extreme Rush opens with bright blood orange and bergamot, then settles into an aromatic mix of juniper, sage, thyme, and nutmeg over mossy patchouli and musk. It reads fresh, spicy, and woody rather than sweet, with a clean masculine style that suits everyday wear, especially in spring and fall.

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Wanted by Diane Pernet brings a stark, aromatic bite to the woody spicy family. Built around a lean quartet of juniper, clove, nutmeg, and clean musk, the scent opens with crisp juniper pine notes before warming into dry culinary spice. The freshness here feels sharp and botanical rather than citrusy, giving the perfu…

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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, Extreme Rush or Wanted?

Wanted takes 4 of 7 categories. Extreme Rush is rated 3.79/5 from 74 votes; Wanted is rated 4.54/5 from 28 votes. Choose Extreme Rush for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wanted for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Extreme Rush or Wanted?

Wanted lasts longest (Wanted 67/100, Extreme Rush 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Extreme Rush or Wanted?

Wanted projects furthest (Wanted 65/100, Extreme Rush 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Extreme Rush and Wanted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Extreme Rush or Wanted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Extreme Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Wanted is the stronger pick. Extreme Rush suits daytime wear; Wanted suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Extreme Rush and Wanted?

Extreme Rush has top notes of Blood Orange, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Thyme, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Wanted features Clove, Nutmeg, Juniper and Musk.