Fragrance comparison

Alseif vs Whisper

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alseif

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2129 votes

Rank #14,791 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Whisper

TUMI

3.8040 votes

Rank #21,292 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alseif takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alseif
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Whisper
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alseif6/7

Whisper1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlseifBoadicea the Victorious

WhisperTUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.80/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 44%

Category winnerAlseifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

30%Love

33%Like

28%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAlseifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlseif

SillageAlseif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value67

Category winnerWhisperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

sweet84%

rose77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

rose100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

floral48%

mossy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPlumSaffronGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIndian TuberoseMagnoliaVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MossMuskAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Plum

Heart2-4 hrs

Red Rose

Base6-8 hrs

Moss

InformationalShared notesPlum and Moss. Durations are only published for Whisper, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer54

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAlseifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex68

Women8

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#21,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAlseifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alseif pairs juicy raspberry and dark plum with a sharp saffron kick before sinking into a dry base of agarwood, moss, and warm amber. The opening hits with tart red fruit, sweet ylang-ylang, and spicy geranium, setting up a rich floral heart centered on Bulgarian rose and creamy tuberose. As the initial fruitiness se…

Reviews →

TUMI Whisper strips away heavy oriental excess to deliver a clean, fruit-dusted floral profile that feels immediate and fresh. The first spray releases dark purple plum. It smells tart, juicy, and bright, carrying just enough sweetness to grab your attention without turning syrupy. Within twenty minutes, the fruity bu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alseif or Whisper?

Alseif takes 6 of 7 categories. Alseif is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Whisper is rated 3.80/5 from 40 votes. Choose Alseif for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Whisper for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alseif or Whisper?

Alseif lasts longest (Alseif 70/100, Whisper 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alseif or Whisper?

Alseif projects furthest (Alseif 66/100, Whisper 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alseif and Whisper smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum and Moss.

Is Alseif or Whisper better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisper is the stronger pick. For winter, Alseif is the stronger pick. Alseif suits daytime wear; Whisper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alseif and Whisper?

Alseif has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Indian Tuberose, Magnolia and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Moss, Musk and Amber. Whisper has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Red Rose, a base of Moss.