Fragrance comparison

Into the Wild vs Preppy Princess

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 583 ratings analysed

4 wins

Into the Wild

Bath & Body Works · 2011

3.89219 votes

Rank #31,037 CitrusFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

Preppy Princess

Vera Wang

3.68364 votes

Rank #30,897 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Into the Wild takes 4 of 7 categories.

Into the Wild
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Preppy Princess
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Into the Wild4/7

Preppy Princess3/7

Ratings & consensus: Into the Wild
Community sentiment: Into the Wild
Longevity: Preppy Princess
Sillage & projection: Preppy Princess
Value for money: Into the Wild
Versatility: Into the Wild
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Preppy Princess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Into the WildBath & Body Works

Preppy PrincessVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 24%

3.68/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerInto the WildRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

19%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerInto the WildMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPreppy Princess

SillagePreppy Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value67

Category winnerInto the WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

woody65%

fresh53%

citrus42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed AppleAldehydesPaprikaPear BlossomCassis

Heart

HoneysuckleMagnoliaJasmine

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notesoak mossMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesRed AppleTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base3-5 hrs

Woodsy NotesCoconut

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Preppy Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Category winnerInto the WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPreppy PrincessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Into the Wild by Bath & Body Works is a citrus-dominant fragrance that emphasizes a clean and effortless aesthetic. Ideal for casual spring days, this 2011 release blends zesty mandarin orange with delicate pear blossom and a soft musk base. It provides a simple, refreshing scent experience that is perfect for those w…

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Preppy Princess by Vera Wang delivers an instant burst of crisp red apple and tart crushed red berries. The fruit feels bright and juicy. A quick splash of sunny tangerine keeps the opening lively before sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine step forward to soften the punch. The base settles into mild coconut water and…

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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, Into the Wild or Preppy Princess?

Into the Wild takes 4 of 7 categories. Into the Wild is rated 3.89/5 from 219 votes; Preppy Princess is rated 3.68/5 from 364 votes. Choose Into the Wild for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Preppy Princess for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Into the Wild or Preppy Princess?

Preppy Princess lasts longest (Preppy Princess 55/100, Into the Wild 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Into the Wild or Preppy Princess?

Preppy Princess projects furthest (Preppy Princess 54/100, Into the Wild 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Into the Wild and Preppy Princess smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Woodsy Notes.

Is Into the Wild or Preppy Princess better for summer or winter?

For summer, Into the Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Into the Wild is the stronger pick. Into the Wild suits daytime wear; Preppy Princess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Into the Wild and Preppy Princess?

Into the Wild has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Aldehydes and Paprika, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes, oak moss and Musk. Preppy Princess has top notes of Red Berries, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Woodsy Notes and Coconut.