Fragrance comparison

Cartagena vs No. 43 – Whisper

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 0 ratings analysed

Cartagena

Varriale Profumi

—0 votes

Rank #74,182 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

No. 43 – Whisper

The Clone

—0 votes

Rank #70,243 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 43 – Whisper takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cartagena
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
No. 43 – Whisper
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Cartagena0/1

No. 43 – Whisper1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 43 – Whisper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CartagenaVarriale Profumi

No. 43 – WhisperThe Clone

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

amber83%

musky74%

woody65%

lavender56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLavenderGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodAmberelemi

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperPink PepperLavenderPatchouliVetiverGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Cartagena, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night61

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 43 – WhisperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartagena by Varriale Profumi is a direct, invigorating aromatic scent built on clean contrast. A sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and black pepper opens the wear with immediate energy, tingling your senses before cooling down into herbal lavender and geranium. Earthy patchouli provides grounding body through the mid…

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No. 43 Whisper by The Clone delivers a sharp, modern mix of Calabrian bergamot and layered peppers. This unisex scent balances refreshing citrus with a grounded woody base, making it a versatile choice for professional settings. It settles quickly, offering a clean, magnetic presence that works well during transitiona…

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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.

Do Cartagena and No. 43 – Whisper smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Cartagena or No. 43 – Whisper better for summer or winter?

Cartagena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cartagena and No. 43 – Whisper?

Cartagena has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and elemi. No. 43 – Whisper has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Cedarwood and Labdanum.