Fragrance comparison

M2 Black March vs Wet Garden

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 849 ratings analysed

M2 Black March

CB I Hate Perfume

4.08243 votes

Rank #29,204 EarthyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Wet Garden

Demeter Fragrance

3.97606 votes

Rank #8,996 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

M2 Black March
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wet Garden
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M2 Black March4/8

Wet Garden4/8

Ratings & consensus: M2 Black March
Community sentiment: Wet Garden
Longevity: M2 Black March
Sillage & projection: M2 Black March
Value for money: Wet Garden
Versatility: Wet Garden
Note pyramid (duration): M2 Black March
Fragranxe ranking: Wet Garden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M2 Black MarchCB I Hate Perfume

Wet GardenDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 606 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

Category winnerM2 Black MarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

29%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

606 votes

Category winnerWet GardenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityM2 Black March

SillageM2 Black March

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWet GardenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

green86%

aquatic72%

woody58%

fresh44%

mossy30%

floral100%

aquatic77%

earthy53%

fresh30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both earthy, aquatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Soil TinctureGreen NotesWater NotesWoodsy Notesoak moss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Floral NotesWater NotesSoil Tincture

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerM2 Black MarchLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer39

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Category winnerWet GardenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex94

Women6

Casual 50%Work 34%Date 11%Party 4%

Men2

Unisex53

Women46

Casual 48%Work 34%Date 13%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,204

PerfumerChristopher Brosius

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerWet GardenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CB I Hate Perfume M2 Black March is a hyper-realistic snapshot of damp garden soil, rain-soaked twigs, and pale green leaf buds thawing under a grey sky. Created by Christopher Brosius, this scent skips traditional perfume sweetness to recreate the smell of walking outside during the first true thaw of the year. You g…

Reviews →

Wet Garden by Demeter Fragrance captures the exact atmosphere of an April greenhouse right after an afternoon downpour. You get an immediate hit of crushed green stems, wet potting soil, and dewy hyacinth petals. Water notes wash over the earthy soil tincture, keeping the profile crisp rather than muddy. It feels clea…

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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, M2 Black March or Wet Garden?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. M2 Black March is rated 4.08/5 from 243 votes; Wet Garden is rated 3.97/5 from 606 votes. Choose M2 Black March for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wet Garden for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M2 Black March or Wet Garden?

M2 Black March lasts longest (M2 Black March 47/100, Wet Garden 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M2 Black March or Wet Garden?

M2 Black March projects furthest (M2 Black March 48/100, Wet Garden 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M2 Black March and Wet Garden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Soil Tincture and Water Notes.

Is M2 Black March or Wet Garden better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wet Garden is the stronger pick. For winter, M2 Black March is the stronger pick. M2 Black March suits daytime wear; Wet Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M2 Black March and Wet Garden?

M2 Black March features Soil Tincture, Green Notes, Water Notes, Woodsy Notes and oak moss. Wet Garden features Floral Notes, Water Notes and Soil Tincture.