Vernus vs Into the Wild
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
5%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vernus takes 5 of 7 categories.
VernusChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Into the WildChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vernus5/7
Into the Wild2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vernus
- Community sentiment
- Vernus
- Longevity
- Vernus
- Sillage & projection
- Vernus
- Value for money
- Into the Wild
- Versatility
- Vernus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Into the Wild
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VernusJorum StudioInto the WildBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 37%Had 4%Want 58%
3.89/ 5 · 219 votes
Have 46%Had 29%Want 24%
Category winnerVernusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
9%Hate
70 votes
33%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
219 votes
Category winnerVernusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVernus
SillageVernus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInto the WildBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
green92%
herbal84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
woody84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match5%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
NarcissusQuinceHayPetitgrainWoodsy NotesMarigoldBigaradePaprikaJonquilleGoldenrodMagnoliaSunflower
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Mandarin OrangeRed AppleAldehydesPaprikaPear BlossomCassis
Heart
HoneysuckleMagnoliaJasmine
Base
PatchouliWoodsy Notesoak mossMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Paprika and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall85
Winter12
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night14
Category winnerVernusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,892
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,637
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2011
Reviews0
Category winnerInto the WildHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVernus opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, evoking a cool Scottish spring morning. Euan McCall shapes this scent around a rustic, damp soil feeling, letting yellow jonquil flowers and dry hay take center stage. It is an earthy, realistic green floral designed for those who appreciate botan…
Reviews →Into the Wild by Bath & Body Works is a citrus-dominant fragrance that emphasizes a clean and effortless aesthetic. Ideal for casual spring days, this 2011 release blends zesty mandarin orange with delicate pear blossom and a soft musk base. It provides a simple, refreshing scent experience that is perfect for those w…
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, Vernus or Into the Wild?
Vernus takes 5 of 7 categories. Vernus is rated 4.01/5 from 70 votes; Into the Wild is rated 3.89/5 from 219 votes. Choose Vernus for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Into the Wild for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vernus or Into the Wild?
Vernus lasts longest (Vernus 68/100, Into the Wild 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vernus or Into the Wild?
Vernus projects furthest (Vernus 57/100, Into the Wild 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vernus and Into the Wild smell similar?
Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Paprika and Magnolia.
Is Vernus or Into the Wild better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vernus is the stronger pick. For winter, Into the Wild is the stronger pick. Vernus suits daytime wear; Into the Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vernus and Into the Wild?
Vernus features Narcissus, Quince, Hay, Petitgrain and Woodsy Notes. Into the Wild has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Aldehydes and Paprika, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes, oak moss and Musk.
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