Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Wild Fruits

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,382 ratings analysed

6 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #45,237 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Fruits

Mancera

3.801,351 votes

Rank #7,598 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 6 of 7 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wild Fruits
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imagine6/7

Wild Fruits1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Wild FruitsMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

3.80/ 5 · 1,351 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerImagineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

25%Love

47%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,351 votes

Category winnerImagineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerImagineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity90%

fresh80%

woody70%

aromatic60%

powdery50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPeachGrapefruitThymeAppleBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyClovesYlang-YlangHoneysuckleJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesKumquatLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Fruity NotesBlack CurrantPeachAppleViolet

Base5-6 hrs

White MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Grapefruit and Apple. Durations are only published for Wild Fruits, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Category winnerImagineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men11

Unisex49

Women40

Casual 42%Work 29%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,598

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerWild FruitsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine by Jean Louis Vermeil brings back the bold, fruity green spirit of 1989. It opens with sharp black currant and tart pineapple before settling into a deep base of oakmoss and patchouli. This fragrance suits collectors who love complex, vintage woody florals that perform well in cool autumn weather.

Reviews →

Mancera Wild Fruits hits the air with a bright, razor-sharp citrus burst. It wakes you up immediately. Bitter grapefruit skin, tart kumquat, and tart lemon lead the charge with an energetic snap. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge softens as sweet black currant, crisp green apple, and velvety peach round out the …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imagine or Wild Fruits?

Imagine takes 6 of 7 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Wild Fruits is rated 3.80/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wild Fruits for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Wild Fruits?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 73/100, Wild Fruits 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Wild Fruits?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Wild Fruits 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Wild Fruits smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Grapefruit and Apple.

Is Imagine or Wild Fruits better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imagine is the stronger pick. For winter, Imagine is the stronger pick. Imagine suits daytime wear; Wild Fruits suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Wild Fruits?

Imagine has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Wild Fruits has top notes of Citruses, Kumquat, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Black Currant, Peach and Apple, a base of White Musk and Cedar.