Fragrance comparison

Vetiver&Patchouli vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Vetiver&Patchouli

L'Essence des Notes

4.2520 votes

Rank #32,596 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Wild Man

Morris

4.2331 votes

Rank #28,524 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vetiver&Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vetiver&Patchouli1/5

The Wild Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Wild Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Wild Man
Sillage & projection: Vetiver&Patchouli
Value for money: The Wild Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Wild Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver&PatchouliL'Essence des Notes

The Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%

Category winnerThe Wild ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

26%Love

71%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Wild Man

SillageVetiver&Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit

Heart

RhubarbBlack PepperIncense

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for The Wild Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night40

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,524

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Wild ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Essence des Notes Vetiver & Patchouli opens with a sharp spray of grapefruit, bergamot, and tart green rhubarb before settling into a dry base of cedar wood and grassy vetiver. A light touch of black pepper and incense adds a fresh spicy kick through the middle hours. Built for mild spring and summer weather, this …

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The Wild Man by Morris takes the beloved modern aromatic profile and gives it a smooth Italian spin. Spraying it on delivers an energetic splash of Calabrian bergamot, sweet melon, tart rhubarb, and crisp lavender. As the initial fruity zest settles, a clean core of geranium and cracked black pepper adds structure wit…

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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, Vetiver&Patchouli or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Vetiver&Patchouli is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Vetiver&Patchouli for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver&Patchouli or The Wild Man?

The Wild Man lasts longest (The Wild Man 62/100, Vetiver&Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver&Patchouli or The Wild Man?

Vetiver&Patchouli projects furthest (Vetiver&Patchouli 60/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver&Patchouli and The Wild Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Black Pepper.

Is Vetiver&Patchouli or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

Vetiver&Patchouli suits daytime wear; The Wild Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver&Patchouli and The Wild Man?

Vetiver&Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. The Wild Man has top notes of Lavender, Melon, Rhubarb and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.