Fragrance comparison

Queer vs Wild Hibiscus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Queer

Criminal Elements

3.7438 votes

Rank #38,203 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Wild Hibiscus

Patrice Martin

3.4321 votes

Rank #62,242 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Hibiscus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Queer
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wild Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Queer2/5

Wild Hibiscus3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QueerCriminal Elements

Wild HibiscusPatrice Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

3.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerQueerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

24%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityWild Hibiscus

SillageWild Hibiscus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value57

Category winnerWild HibiscusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather86%

floral72%

animalic58%

musky44%

sweet30%

floral100%

woody91%

fruity83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherPlumMuskBlack CurrantPitahayaOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantDried FruitsMintPear

Heart

PeonyHibiscusRoseIrisCinammonOsmanthus

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaLeatherWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesLeather, Musk, Black Currant and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Queer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer15

Fall90

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,203

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,242

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQueerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Queer by Criminal Elements opens with an unapologetic punch of dark plum, tart black currant, and exotic pitahaya fruit laid over a firm slab of black leather. Rather than smelling like a standard fruity floral, the tartness of the berry notes cuts right through the smoky, animalic hide, creating a bold tension betwee…

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Wild Hibiscus by Patrice Martin opens with an energetic bite of black currant and crisp mint before revealing its floral core. Fresh hibiscus and peony petals merge with a soft dusting of iris, creating a bright fruity floral contrast against a grounding woody backdrop. As the initial brightness settles, rich sandalwo…

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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, Queer or Wild Hibiscus?

Wild Hibiscus takes 3 of 5 categories. Queer is rated 3.74/5 from 38 votes; Wild Hibiscus is rated 3.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose Queer for a fruity and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wild Hibiscus for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Queer or Wild Hibiscus?

Wild Hibiscus lasts longest (Wild Hibiscus 75/100, Queer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Queer or Wild Hibiscus?

Wild Hibiscus projects furthest (Wild Hibiscus 63/100, Queer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Queer and Wild Hibiscus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Leather, Musk, Black Currant and Osmanthus.

Is Queer or Wild Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

Queer suits evening wear; Wild Hibiscus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Queer and Wild Hibiscus?

Queer features Leather, Plum, Musk, Black Currant and Pitahaya. Wild Hibiscus has top notes of Black Currant, Dried Fruits, Mint and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Hibiscus, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Vanilla.