Fragrance comparison

Flash Back vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 880 ratings analysed

Flash Back

Olfactive Studio

3.94849 votes

Rank #6,097 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

The Wild Man

Morris

4.2331 votes

Rank #28,453 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Flash Back
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Flash Back2/7

The Wild Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flash BackOlfactive Studio

The Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 849 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

29%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

849 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Wild Man

SillageFlash Back

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbGrapefruitOrange

Heart

Granny Smith applePink Pepper

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for The Wild Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex56

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,097

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#28,453

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFlash BackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flash Back by Olfactive Studio opens with a sharp, photorealistic blast of crisp rhubarb and bitter grapefruit. Olivier Cresp crafts a bracing, green introduction that feels like slicing fresh stalks in a cold kitchen. As the initial citrus fizz subsides on the skin, a tart Granny Smith apple note emerges, backed by t…

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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, Flash Back or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Flash Back is rated 3.94/5 from 849 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Flash Back for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flash Back or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man lasts longest (The Wild Man 62/100, Flash Back 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flash Back or The Wild Man?

Flash Back projects furthest (Flash Back 52/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flash Back and The Wild Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Flash Back or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. For winter, The Wild Man is the stronger pick. The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flash Back and The Wild Man?

Flash Back has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Granny Smith apple and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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.