Fragrance comparison

John Varvatos vs Wild Rose Oud

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 2,979 ratings analysed

4 wins

John Varvatos

John Varvatos · 2004

4.152,682 votes

Rank #2,080 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Rose Oud

Mancera

3.99297 votes

Rank #8,260 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Varvatos takes 4 of 8 categories.

John Varvatos
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Wild Rose Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

John Varvatos4/8

Wild Rose Oud3/8

Ratings & consensus: John Varvatos
Community sentiment: John Varvatos
Longevity: Wild Rose Oud
Sillage & projection: Wild Rose Oud
Value for money: John Varvatos
Versatility: Wild Rose Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: John Varvatos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

John VarvatosJohn Varvatos

Wild Rose OudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

Category winnerJohn VarvatosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

1,389 votes

40%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerJohn VarvatosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWild Rose Oud

SillageWild Rose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value51

Category winnerJohn VarvatosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

honey77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

rose100%

oud92%

citrus84%

musky77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Damask PlumGeorgian ApricotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseLilyEgyptian JasmineMango Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliHoneyTonka BeanOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkey Red RosePatchouliEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla Pod

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Category winnerWild Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men1

Unisex35

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,080

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched2004

Reviews151

Overall rank#8,260

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerJohn VarvatosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos Eau de Parfum for women is a rich, full-bodied fruity chypre that steps far away from sugary mall sprays. It makes an entrance. An initial spray delivers a juicy flash of Damask plum, golden Georgian apricot, and zesty mandarin orange. Give it two minutes to settle on your pulse points. Once the alcohol …

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Mancera Wild Rose Oud delivers an energetic spin on the classic Middle Eastern pairing. A sharp burst of Calabrian lemon and bergamot sparks the opening. It cuts right through the dense wood. Within twenty minutes, velvety Turkey red rose emerges alongside earthy Indonesian patchouli and crisp Egyptian jasmine. Agarwo…

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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, John Varvatos or Wild Rose Oud?

John Varvatos takes 4 of 8 categories. John Varvatos is rated 4.15/5 from 2,682 votes; Wild Rose Oud is rated 3.99/5 from 297 votes. Choose John Varvatos for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Wild Rose Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, John Varvatos or Wild Rose Oud?

Wild Rose Oud lasts longest (Wild Rose Oud 72/100, John Varvatos 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Varvatos or Wild Rose Oud?

Wild Rose Oud projects furthest (Wild Rose Oud 66/100, John Varvatos 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do John Varvatos and Wild Rose Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Patchouli, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is John Varvatos or Wild Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, John Varvatos is the stronger pick. For winter, John Varvatos is the stronger pick. Wild Rose Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Varvatos and Wild Rose Oud?

John Varvatos has top notes of Damask Plum, Georgian Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Lily, Egyptian Jasmine and Mango Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Honey, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss. Wild Rose Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla Pod.