Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Men vs Wild Country

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 463 ratings analysed

Marc Joseph for Men

Marc Joseph

3.205 votes

Rank #59,692 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Wild Country

Avon · 1967

3.86458 votes

Rank #5,610 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Country takes 4 of 4 categories.

Marc Joseph for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wild Country
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Marc Joseph for Men0/4

Wild Country4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Joseph for MenMarc Joseph

Wild CountryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

3.86/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 61%Had 26%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

24%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityWild Country

SillageWild Country

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value80

Category winnerWild CountryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy46%

lavender30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderAniseGeranium

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderCorianderAniseBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarHeliotropeGeranium

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Anise. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,610

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched1967

Reviews38

Category winnerWild CountryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright lemon. The initial citrus rush feels bracing before settling within fifteen minutes. Soon, aromatic lavender and a touch of spicy anise step forward to give the heart a classic barbershop feel. Geranium adds a crisp, green lift that keeps the spices f…

Reviews →

Wild Country by Avon is an enduring aromatic fougere that has shaped men's grooming since 1967. It opens with sharp lavender and spicy coriander, settling into a powdery base of musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. This classic fragrance serves as a reliable, comforting choice for casual, everyday wear during the crisp, tra…

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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, Marc Joseph for Men or Wild Country?

Wild Country takes 4 of 4 categories. Marc Joseph for Men is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Wild Country is rated 3.86/5 from 458 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Men or Wild Country?

Wild Country lasts longest (Wild Country 57/100, Marc Joseph for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Men or Wild Country?

Wild Country projects furthest (Wild Country 55/100, Marc Joseph for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Joseph for Men and Wild Country smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Anise.

Is Marc Joseph for Men or Wild Country better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Men and Wild Country?

Marc Joseph for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Anise and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Wild Country has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.