Fragrance comparison

Perseus vs Wow!

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,114 ratings analysed

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,258 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wow!

Joop!

3.93719 votes

Rank #29,067 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wow! takes 4 of 7 categories.

Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wow!
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Perseus3/7

Wow!4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PerseusParfums de Marly

Wow!Joop!

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 719 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerWow!Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 votes

33%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

719 votes

Category winnerWow!Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPerseus

SillagePerseus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value71

Category winnerWow!Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

Top

CardamomViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

Balsam FirVetiverGeranium

Base

Cashmere WoodVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Geranium and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWow!Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Men83

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,258

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#29,067

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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Joop! Wow! swaps the brand's usual heavy sweetness for a fresh, woody signature. Christophe Raynaud pairs violet leaf and warm cardamom, settling into a clean backdrop of balsam fir, cashmere wood, and vanilla. It is a subtle, dry-spicy option for men who want a work-safe designer scent that stays composed and close t…

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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, Perseus or Wow!?

Wow! takes 4 of 7 categories. Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes; Wow! is rated 3.93/5 from 719 votes. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wow! for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Perseus or Wow!?

Perseus lasts longest (Perseus 73/100, Wow! 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perseus or Wow!?

Projection is very close: Perseus 57/100, Wow! 55/100 for sillage.

Do Perseus and Wow! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Geranium and Cashmere Wood.

Is Perseus or Wow! better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perseus is the stronger pick. For winter, Wow! is the stronger pick. Perseus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perseus and Wow!?

Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Wow! has top notes of Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.