Fragrance comparison

Illuminé vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Illuminé

Nancy Meiland Parfums

4.176 votes

Rank #42,104 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Illuminé
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Illuminé1/4

The Wild Man3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IlluminéNancy Meiland Parfums

The Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

26%Love

71%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Wild Man

SillageIlluminé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

green53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeArtemisiaGrapefruitLemon Balm

Heart

JasmineGingerLilyYlang YlangRoseGalbanum

Base

MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine. 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

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,104

PerfumerNancy Meiland

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,453

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Wild ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illuminé is a bright green fragrance that captures the scent of rain-drenched English woodlands. Built around Calabrian bergamot and bitter galbanum, it serves as a crisp, herbal option for spring mornings when you want a clean scent profile that bypasses typical sweet citrus blends.

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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, Illuminé or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Illuminé is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Illuminé for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Illuminé or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man lasts longest (The Wild Man 62/100, Illuminé 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illuminé or The Wild Man?

Illuminé projects furthest (Illuminé 55/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illuminé and The Wild Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Illuminé or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

Illuminé suits daytime wear; The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illuminé and The Wild Man?

Illuminé has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Lily and Ylang Ylang, a base of Musk and Vetiver. 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.