Fragrance comparison

VG V vs Wild Country

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 523 ratings analysed

4 wins

VG V

Van Gils

3.9865 votes

Rank #12,384 CitrusAromatic

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Country

Avon · 1967

3.86458 votes

Rank #6,183 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VG V takes 4 of 7 categories.

VG V
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wild Country
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

VG V4/7

Wild Country2/7

Ratings & consensus: Wild Country
Community sentiment: VG V
Longevity: VG V
Sillage & projection: VG V
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: VG V
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wild Country

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VG VVan Gils

Wild CountryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

3.86/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 61%Had 26%Want 13%

Category winnerWild CountryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

24%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerVG VMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVG V

SillageVG V

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy46%

lavender30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Blood OrangeCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossAmber

Top

LavenderCorianderAniseBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarHeliotropeGeranium

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Virginia Cedar and Vanilla. Durations are only published for VG V, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night43

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVG VMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#6,183

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched1967

Reviews38

Category winnerWild CountryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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Wild Country by Avon is an enduring aromatic fougere that has shaped men's grooming since 1967. It opens with sharp lavender and spicy coriander, settling into a powdery base of musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. This classic fragrance serves as a reliable, comforting choice for casual, everyday wear during the crisp, tra…

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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, VG V or Wild Country?

VG V takes 4 of 7 categories. VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes; Wild Country is rated 3.86/5 from 458 votes. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, VG V or Wild Country?

VG V lasts longest (VG V 72/100, Wild Country 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VG V or Wild Country?

VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Wild Country 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VG V and Wild Country smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Virginia Cedar and Vanilla.

Is VG V or Wild Country better for summer or winter?

For summer, VG V is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Country is the stronger pick. VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VG V and Wild Country?

VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Wild Country has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.