Fragrance comparison

Into the Wild vs Promise Me Flower

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

Into the Wild

Bath & Body Works · 2011

3.89219 votes

Rank #31,301 CitrusFruity

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Promise Me Flower

Mauboussin

3.6442 votes

Rank #28,115 FloralAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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.
Promise Me Flower
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Into the Wild3/7

Promise Me Flower3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Into the WildBath & Body Works

Promise Me FlowerMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 24%

3.64/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

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

29%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerInto the WildMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePromise Me Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value58

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%

floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

soft spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fruity

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

Magnolia

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Magnolia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer73

Fall23

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Category winnerPromise Me FlowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPromise Me FlowerHigher 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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Promise Me Flower is a light, polished floral with a crisp cassis opening, soft magnolia at the heart, and a clean musky finish. It comes across fresh, green, and gently fruity rather than sugary. This suits someone who wants an easy daytime scent that feels feminine and put together. Reviews suggest it can smell more…

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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 Promise Me Flower?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Into the Wild is rated 3.89/5 from 219 votes; Promise Me Flower is rated 3.64/5 from 42 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 Promise Me Flower for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Into the Wild or Promise Me Flower?

They last about the same: Into the Wild 52/100, Promise Me Flower 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Into the Wild or Promise Me Flower?

Promise Me Flower projects furthest (Promise Me Flower 53/100, Into the Wild 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Into the Wild and Promise Me Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Cassis, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Into the Wild or Promise Me Flower better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Into the Wild and Promise Me Flower?

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. Promise Me Flower has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Musk.