Fragrance comparison

Wild Hibiscus vs Imperialis Brasileira

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Wild Hibiscus

Patrice Martin

3.4321 votes

Rank #56,717 FloralWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Imperialis Brasileira

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.1970 votes

Rank #32,513 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Hibiscus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Wild Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Imperialis Brasileira
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Wild Hibiscus3/5

Imperialis Brasileira2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wild HibiscusPatrice Martin

Imperialis BrasileiraL’Occitane Au Brésil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

4.19/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

Category winnerImperialis BrasileiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

39%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityWild Hibiscus

SillageWild Hibiscus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value47

Category winnerWild HibiscusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody91%

fruity83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

musky56%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantDried FruitsMintPear

Heart

PeonyHibiscusRoseIrisCinammonOsmanthus

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaLeatherWoody NotesCedar

Top20-30 mins

PlumPeonyPearNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseIrisOsmanthus

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmyrisAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Peony, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Imperialis Brasileira, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Spring95

Summer68

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,717

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperialis BrasileiraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wild Hibiscus by Patrice Martin opens with an energetic bite of black currant and crisp mint before revealing its floral core. Fresh hibiscus and peony petals merge with a soft dusting of iris, creating a bright fruity floral contrast against a grounding woody backdrop. As the initial brightness settles, rich sandalwo…

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Imperialis Brasileira by L’Occitane Au Brésil is a lush floral woody musk centered on ripe purple plum and powdery florals. The initial spray delivers juicy pear, tart plum, and a dusting of dry nutmeg before softening into a heart of velvety rose, powdery iris, and apricot-tinted osmanthus blossoms. As the scent warm…

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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 Hibiscus or Imperialis Brasileira?

Wild Hibiscus takes 3 of 5 categories. Wild Hibiscus is rated 3.43/5 from 21 votes; Imperialis Brasileira is rated 4.19/5 from 70 votes. Choose Wild Hibiscus for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Imperialis Brasileira for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild Hibiscus or Imperialis Brasileira?

Wild Hibiscus lasts longest (Wild Hibiscus 75/100, Imperialis Brasileira 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild Hibiscus or Imperialis Brasileira?

Wild Hibiscus projects furthest (Wild Hibiscus 63/100, Imperialis Brasileira 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild Hibiscus and Imperialis Brasileira smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Peony, Rose and Iris.

Is Wild Hibiscus or Imperialis Brasileira better for summer or winter?

Wild Hibiscus suits evening wear; Imperialis Brasileira suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild Hibiscus and Imperialis Brasileira?

Wild Hibiscus has top notes of Black Currant, Dried Fruits, Mint and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Hibiscus, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Imperialis Brasileira has top notes of Plum, Peony, Pear and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amyris and Amber.