Platinum vs Wild Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wild Essence takes 3 of 4 categories.
PlatinumChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Wild EssenceChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Platinum1/4
Wild Essence3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Platinum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Wild Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Wild Essence
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wild Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PlatinumPhytodermWild EssenceWeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%
Category winnerPlatinumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
45%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWild Essence
SillageWild Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintAppleLemonSage
Heart
PineapplePlumCinnamonLavenderBlack Pepper
Base
LeatherVanillaCedarPatchouliTobaccoIso E Super
Top
Green AppleMintLemonCardamom
Heart
CinnamonBlack PepperNutmegLavenderSandalwood
Base
CacaoTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTobacco
InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day63
Night100
Spring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,395
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,784
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerWild EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPlatinum by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, crisp mint and apple combination that immediately commands attention. As it moves into the heart, pineapple and plum introduce a fruity sweetness, while the leather and tobacco base gives it a grounded, masculine finish. It works well for casual daily wear, especially during t…
Reviews →Weil Wild Essence opens with a crisp, cooling splash of mint and sour green apple, backed by a sharp squeeze of lemon. It quickly shifts from a bright orchard breeze into a warm, dry spices cabinet. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a dusty cinnamon and black pepper combo takes the driver's seat. It sits comfortabl…
Reviews →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, Platinum or Wild Essence?
Wild Essence takes 3 of 4 categories. Platinum is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Wild Essence is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Platinum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Wild Essence for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Platinum or Wild Essence?
Wild Essence lasts longest (Wild Essence 76/100, Platinum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Platinum or Wild Essence?
Wild Essence projects furthest (Wild Essence 65/100, Platinum 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Platinum and Wild Essence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lavender.
Is Platinum or Wild Essence better for summer or winter?
Platinum suits evening wear; Wild Essence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Platinum and Wild Essence?
Platinum has top notes of Mint, Apple, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Plum, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli. Wild Essence has top notes of Green Apple, Mint, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Cacao, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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