Fragrance comparison

Wise Mind vs Press To Play Hollywood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 271 ratings analysed

Wise Mind

Bachs

3.333 votes

Rank #70,901 PowderyMusky

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Press To Play Hollywood

Playboy

3.73268 votes

Rank #10,314 AromaticWoody

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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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Press To Play Hollywood
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Wise Mind2/4

Press To Play Hollywood2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wise MindBachs

Press To Play HollywoodPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

3.73/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 53%Had 37%Want 10%

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

21%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityWise Mind

SillageWise Mind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPress To Play HollywoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

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

BergamotElemi resinMandarin OrangeThymeBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

LavenderJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesElemi resin, Sandalwood, 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

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,314

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerPress To Play HollywoodHigher 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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Press To Play Hollywood by Playboy is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Press To Play Hollywood was launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Kuczinski. Top notes are Bergamot, Elemi resin, Mandarin Orange, Thyme and Brazilian Rosewood; middle notes are Lavender, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar; base no…

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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 Press To Play Hollywood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Wise Mind is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Press To Play Hollywood is rated 3.73/5 from 268 votes. Choose Wise Mind for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Press To Play Hollywood for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wise Mind or Press To Play Hollywood?

Wise Mind lasts longest (Wise Mind 60/100, Press To Play Hollywood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wise Mind or Press To Play Hollywood?

Wise Mind projects furthest (Wise Mind 75/100, Press To Play Hollywood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wise Mind and Press To Play Hollywood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Elemi resin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Wise Mind or Press To Play Hollywood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wise Mind and Press To Play Hollywood?

Wise Mind has top notes of Elemi resin and Sandalwood, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Musk and Musk. Press To Play Hollywood has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Mandarin Orange and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.