Fragrance comparison

Ombre Sauvage vs Something Wild

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 351 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ombre Sauvage

Herve Gambs Paris

4.12136 votes

Rank #11,409 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Something Wild

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.92215 votes

Rank #6,729 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ombre Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ombre Sauvage
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Something Wild
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ombre Sauvage5/7

Something Wild2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ombre SauvageHerve Gambs Paris

Something WildDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOmbre SauvageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

35%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerOmbre SauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOmbre Sauvage

SillageOmbre Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSomething WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla88%

aromatic77%

sweet65%

earthy53%

powdery42%

vanilla100%

woody83%

powdery65%

sweet48%

balsamic30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both vanilla, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Something Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerOmbre SauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex23

Women7

Men4

Unisex36

Women60

Casual 40%Date 28%Work 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,409

PerfumerHerve Gambs

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerSomething WildHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ombre Sauvage by Herve Gambs Paris brings a rich, smoky wood aroma wrapped in dark Madagascar vanilla and earthy Haitian vetiver. From the first spray, dry cedar wood and hints of birch tar create an impression of a well-worn leather jacket warmed by a distant campfire. As the scent settles on skin, sweet tonka bean a…

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Something Wild by Derek Lam 10 Crosby takes a surprisingly austere approach to traditional sweet gourmand scents. The first spritz releases a flash of solvent alcohol before settling into dry pencil-shaving cedar wood, rich Madagascar vanilla, and a distinctly powdery balsamic base. It does not smell like birthday cak…

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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, Ombre Sauvage or Something Wild?

Ombre Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories. Ombre Sauvage is rated 4.12/5 from 136 votes; Something Wild is rated 3.92/5 from 215 votes. Choose Ombre Sauvage for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Something Wild for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ombre Sauvage or Something Wild?

Ombre Sauvage lasts longest (Ombre Sauvage 72/100, Something Wild 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ombre Sauvage or Something Wild?

Ombre Sauvage projects furthest (Ombre Sauvage 69/100, Something Wild 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ombre Sauvage and Something Wild smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Ombre Sauvage or Something Wild better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ombre Sauvage is the stronger pick. For winter, Ombre Sauvage is the stronger pick. Something Wild suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.