A Whiff of Five vs Musc 25 Los Angeles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Whiff of Five takes 3 of 4 categories.
A Whiff of FiveChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Musc 25 Los AngelesChoose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Whiff of Five3/4
Musc 25 Los Angeles1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Whiff of Five
- Sillage & projection
- A Whiff of Five
- Value for money
- A Whiff of Five
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Whiff of FiveSwiss ArabianMusc 25 Los AngelesLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
4.02/ 5 · 552 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
48%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
552 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Whiff of Five
SillageA Whiff of Five
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA Whiff of FiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
musky69%
fresh61%
musky100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
AmberCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
Notes
MuskAldehydesAmbergrisLily-of-the-ValleyRosePatchouliCedarVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Musc 25 Los Angeles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall33
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter71
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,246
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#6,482
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews114
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA Whiff of Five by Swiss Arabian is a floral composition that draws heavily from classic aldehyde-heavy perfumery. This feminine scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot, settling into a powdery heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. Best suited for formal office settings or evening events during the spr…
Reviews →Musc 25 Los Angeles by Le Labo centers on a contrasting mix of clean aldehydes and dirty, intimate musk. Launched in 2008 and formulated by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs crisp, soapy brightness with deep animalic warmth. The initial spray crackles with sharp aldehydes and fresh lily-of-the-valley before…
Reviews →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, A Whiff of Five or Musc 25 Los Angeles?
A Whiff of Five takes 3 of 4 categories. A Whiff of Five is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Musc 25 Los Angeles is rated 4.02/5 from 552 votes. Choose A Whiff of Five for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Musc 25 Los Angeles for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A Whiff of Five or Musc 25 Los Angeles?
A Whiff of Five lasts longest (A Whiff of Five 80/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Whiff of Five or Musc 25 Los Angeles?
A Whiff of Five projects furthest (A Whiff of Five 83/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Whiff of Five and Musc 25 Los Angeles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Musk.
Is A Whiff of Five or Musc 25 Los Angeles better for summer or winter?
A Whiff of Five suits daytime wear; Musc 25 Los Angeles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Whiff of Five and Musc 25 Los Angeles?
A Whiff of Five has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber, Civet, Musk and Patchouli. Musc 25 Los Angeles features Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
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