Fragrance comparison

Blockade vs Whispers in the Night

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,138 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blockade

Mind Games

4.311,125 votes

Rank #26,747 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Whispers in the Night

Solstice Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #47,119 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blockade takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blockade
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Whispers in the Night
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Blockade3/4

Whispers in the Night1/4

Ratings & consensus: Blockade
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blockade
Sillage & projection: Whispers in the Night
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blockade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlockadeMind Games

Whispers in the NightSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 1,125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerBlockadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

1,125 votes

31%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlockade

SillageWhispers in the Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

tropical100%

fruity92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoBergamotTomato LeafPink Pepper

Heart

Mango BlossomLavenderWatery CyclamenStar Anise

Base

SuedeAmberAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

Notes

TuberoseVanillaBlack Vanilla HuskJasmineCoconutYlang-YlangWhite AmberSandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex31

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,747

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,119

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlockadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blockade opens with a crisp burst of green mango skin, tart bergamot, and snappy tomato leaf. The opening feels green, juicy, and immediately bright in high heat. As the initial citrus simmer settles, lavender and star anise quiet the sharp fruity edges. The base stays light on skin, leaning into soft suede, clean pat…

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Solstice Scents Whispers in the Night pairs heavy tuberose and jasmine with a dark, resinous base. Vanilla husk and coconut add a creamy sweetness, while star anise, clove, and patchouli give the white florals a spicy, earthy kick. It wears dense and sultry on skin, making it a natural choice for cool fall evenings an…

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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, Blockade or Whispers in the Night?

Blockade takes 3 of 4 categories. Blockade is rated 4.31/5 from 1,125 votes; Whispers in the Night is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Blockade for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Whispers in the Night for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blockade or Whispers in the Night?

Blockade lasts longest (Blockade 66/100, Whispers in the Night 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blockade or Whispers in the Night?

Whispers in the Night projects furthest (Whispers in the Night 75/100, Blockade 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blockade and Whispers in the Night smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Amber and Patchouli.

Is Blockade or Whispers in the Night better for summer or winter?

Whispers in the Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blockade and Whispers in the Night?

Blockade has top notes of Mango, Bergamot, Tomato Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mango Blossom, Lavender, Watery Cyclamen and Star Anise, a base of Suede, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Whispers in the Night features Tuberose, Vanilla, Black Vanilla Husk, Jasmine and Coconut.