HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Wanted vs Percival
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform at a similar level, but Wanted delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Percival only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
72/100
Longevity
76/100
72/100
Sillage
74/100
60%
Day Wear
70%
40%
Night Wear
30%
35%
Spring
35%
30%
Summer
30%
20%
Autumn
25%
15%
Winter
10%
167
Value (lower price wins)
48
Wanted
Top
Lemon, Ginger, Lavender
Heart
Cardamom, Mint, Apple
Base
Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Amberwood, Guaiac Wood
Percival
Top
Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Apple
Heart
Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine
Base
Ambroxan, Musk, Cedarwood
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Wanted or Percival better?
Both perform at a similar level, but Wanted delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Percival only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
Which lasts longer, Wanted or Percival?
Percival lasts longer. Wanted is rated moderate (6h - 8h) while Percival is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Wanted and Percival smell similar?
They share 2 notes: Lavender, Apple. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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