Fragrance comparison

Wild vs Absinto Proibido for Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wild

Denim

3.7142 votes

Rank #19,555 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Absinto Proibido for Man

Água de Cheiro

3.758 votes

Rank #57,060 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild takes 4 of 4 categories.

Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido for Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Wild4/4

Absinto Proibido for Man0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WildDenim

Absinto Proibido for ManÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 44%Had 37%Want 19%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

64%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWild

SillageWild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value64

Category winnerWildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

violet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleVioletBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLavenderGardenia

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranNutmegSandalwood

Top

Green AppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodSuedeAniseFennelArtemisia

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Violet, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall86

Winter64

Day100

Night62

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 31%Party 15%Date 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#57,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWildHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Wild is an aromatic fougere that kicks off with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a cool hit of leafy violet. That brisk fruitiness quickly meets clean lavender and peppery geranium in the core, giving off the classic freshness of a barbershop splash upgraded with modern woods. As it settles, warm cashmeran…

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Absinto Proibido for Man is an aromatic fougere that balances sharp green apple with a dusting of cardamom. It sits close to the skin, offering a crisp, herbal profile suitable for daily office wear. The scent transitions into a woody, anise-forward base that provides a subtle, grounding presence. It is a reliable cho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wild or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Wild takes 4 of 4 categories. Wild is rated 3.71/5 from 42 votes; Absinto Proibido for Man is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Wild for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absinto Proibido for Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Wild lasts longest (Wild 57/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Wild projects furthest (Wild 58/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild and Absinto Proibido for Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Violet, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Wild or Absinto Proibido for Man better for summer or winter?

Wild suits daytime wear; Absinto Proibido for Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild and Absinto Proibido for Man?

Wild has top notes of Green Apple, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Gardenia, a base of Cashmeran, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Absinto Proibido for Man has top notes of Green Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Suede, Anise and Fennel.