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Wanted vs The Great Batavia

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

Updated 6,585 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wanted takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Wanted

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • The Great Batavia

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Wanted4/5
The Great Batavia1/5
Ratings & consensus
Wanted
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Wanted
Sillage & projection
Wanted
Value for money
The Great Batavia
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wanted

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
WantedAzzaro
The Great BataviaProject 1945
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 6,561 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 46%Had 27%Want 27%
Category winnerWantedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

4,961 votes

46%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityWanted

SillageWanted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value81
Category winnerThe Great BataviaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fresh84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
green61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonGingerLavenderMint
Heart
AppleGuatemalan CardamomJuniperGeranium
Base
Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver
Top20-30 mins
LemonAppleWatermelonMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveelemiLavenderGeranium
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliTonka BeanVanillaMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Mint and Apple. Durations are only published for The Great Batavia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter66
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer90
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex7
Women1
Men70
Unisex30
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#608

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews559

Overall rank#32,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWantedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wanted by Azzaro is a high-energy aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a bold presence. It opens with a zesty blast of lemon and ginger, shifting into a crisp apple and cardamom heart that feels modern and playful. With its reliable longevity and strong projection, this woody-spicy scent is an easy grab for da…

Reviews →

The Great Batavia by Project 1945 brings an invigorating contrast between crisp fruit and traditional Indonesian spice. It opens with an uplifting burst of tart lemon, chilled watermelon, and zesty green apple cooled by a sprig of fresh garden mint. As the bright initial spray settles onto skin, aromatic lavender and …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wanted or The Great Batavia?

Wanted takes 4 of 5 categories. Wanted is rated 4.02/5 from 6,561 votes; The Great Batavia is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Wanted for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Great Batavia for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wanted or The Great Batavia?

Wanted lasts longest (Wanted 75/100, The Great Batavia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wanted or The Great Batavia?

Wanted projects furthest (Wanted 67/100, The Great Batavia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wanted and The Great Batavia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Mint and Apple.

Is Wanted or The Great Batavia better for summer or winter?

The Great Batavia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wanted and The Great Batavia?

Wanted has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Apple, Guatemalan Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Haitian Vetiver. The Great Batavia has top notes of Lemon, Apple, Watermelon and Mint, heart notes of Clove, elemi, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Moss.

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