Fragrance comparison

Avtar vs Whiplash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Avtar

Asghar Adam Ali

4.002 votes

Rank #57,784 LeatherIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avtar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Avtar
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Avtar3/4

Whiplash1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvtarAsghar Adam Ali

WhiplashEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAvtar

SillageAvtar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAvtarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

iris92%

lavender84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPink PepperCardamomCloveCedarwoodBergamotMandarinPepper

Heart

IrisFigGeraniumAmbretteOrrisRoseWhite Blossom

Base

LeatherTonkaAmberPatchouliLabdanumAmbroxanVanillaBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

OrangePepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerRoseCardamom

Base8-12 hrs

AmbretteAkigalawoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Pepper. Durations are only published for Whiplash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerWhiplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avtar opens with bright bergamot, mandarin, lavender and spices, then settles into a smoother iris, rose and fig heart over a sweet leather-amber base. It reads rich, textured and slightly powdery. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys bold, modern orientals with a soft floral core. Sample first if you are sen…

Reviews →

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, Avtar or Whiplash?

Avtar takes 3 of 4 categories. Avtar is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Avtar for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avtar or Whiplash?

Avtar lasts longest (Avtar 100/100, Whiplash 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avtar or Whiplash?

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

Do Avtar and Whiplash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Pepper.

Is Avtar or Whiplash better for summer or winter?

Avtar suits evening wear; Whiplash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avtar and Whiplash?

Avtar has top notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Iris, Fig, Geranium and Ambrette, a base of Leather, Tonka, Amber and Patchouli. Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli.