Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Whiplash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #17,162 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ablaze takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ablaze4/5

Whiplash1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

WhiplashEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerAblazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

43%Love

14%Like

24%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWhiplash

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAblazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

OrangePepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerRoseCardamom

Base8-12 hrs

AmbretteAkigalawoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Whiplash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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Ex Nihilo Whiplash is a lively woody spicy fragrance that pulls off an unexpected trick on your skin. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange, juicy mandarin, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a kick of black pepper. Soon, the tart citrus softens as warm ginger and aromatic cardamom blend with a smooth touch of…

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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, Ablaze or Whiplash?

Ablaze takes 4 of 5 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Whiplash?

They last about the same: Whiplash 78/100, Ablaze 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Whiplash?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Whiplash 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Whiplash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Ablaze or Whiplash better for summer or winter?

Ablaze suits daytime wear; Whiplash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Whiplash?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli.