Fragrance comparison

Monsieur vs Wild Country

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 513 ratings analysed

Monsieur

Leonard

4.2055 votes

Rank #25,007 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Country

Avon · 1967

3.86458 votes

Rank #5,632 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Monsieur
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wild Country
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Monsieur3/7

Wild Country3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonsieurLeonard

Wild CountryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

3.86/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 61%Had 26%Want 13%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

24%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value80

Category winnerWild CountryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

vanilla69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy46%

lavender30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderClary SageCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FernLily-of-the-ValleyClovesGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top

LavenderCorianderAniseBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarHeliotropeGeranium

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Basil and Geranium. Durations are only published for Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWild CountryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 14%Party 7%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,007

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,632

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched1967

Reviews38

Category winnerWild CountryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monsieur Leonard by Leonard opens with an immediate flash of brisk herbal energy. Crushed garden basil, sharp clary sage, and crisp lavender dominate the initial five minutes. The early alcohol rush dissipates quickly into a cool woodland heart, where dry geranium leaves and spicy cloves soften over damp forest fern. …

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, Monsieur or Wild Country?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Monsieur is rated 4.20/5 from 55 votes; Wild Country is rated 3.86/5 from 458 votes. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur or Wild Country?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 67/100, Wild Country 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur or Wild Country?

Projection is very close: Monsieur 55/100, Wild Country 55/100 for sillage.

Do Monsieur and Wild Country smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Basil and Geranium.

Is Monsieur or Wild Country better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Country is the stronger pick. Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur and Wild Country?

Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Fern, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.