Fragrance comparison

Wise Mind vs IV

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 766 ratings analysed

Wise Mind

Bachs

3.333 votes

Rank #70,901 PowderyMusky

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55%scent match

Closely related

WIDIAN

4.16763 votes

Rank #755 FruityVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Wise Mind
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
IV
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Wise Mind2/4

IV2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wise MindBachs

IVWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

4.16/ 5 · 763 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityIV

SillageWise Mind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerWise MindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, vanilla and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Elemi resinSandalwood

Heart

White Flowers

Base

VanillaCashmere MuskMusk

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

White FlowersRose

Base

VanillaMuskLeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, White Flowers, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men5

Unisex27

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#755

PerfumerAli Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerIVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wise Mind by Bachs is a woody aromatic scent that blends resinous elemi with smooth sandalwood. This unisex fragrance creates a powdery and musky aura suitable for daily wear in temperate weather. The composition balances floral undertones with a creamy vanilla base, offering a grounded and clean experience for those …

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WIDIAN IV opens with plum, black currant and bergamot, then settles into a smooth floral vanilla with musk, soft woods and a light leather tint. It usually reads more fruity-vanillic than dark or smoky. On skin, many wearers find it elegant, easy to wear and slightly feminine leaning, with a polished sweetness that wo…

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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, Wise Mind or IV?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Wise Mind is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; IV is rated 4.16/5 from 763 votes. Choose Wise Mind for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose IV for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wise Mind or IV?

IV lasts longest (IV 80/100, Wise Mind 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wise Mind or IV?

Wise Mind projects furthest (Wise Mind 75/100, IV 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wise Mind and IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, White Flowers, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Wise Mind or IV better for summer or winter?

Wise Mind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wise Mind and IV?

Wise Mind has top notes of Elemi resin and Sandalwood, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Musk and Musk. IV has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Leather and Sandalwood.