Fragrance comparison

Chaleur vs Whitehall

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 220 ratings analysed

Chaleur

Andre d'Archer

3.0715 votes

Rank #70,119 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Whitehall

Hugh Parsons

4.13205 votes

Rank #10,296 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whitehall takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chaleur
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Whitehall
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chaleur2/5

Whitehall3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChaleurAndre d'Archer

WhitehallHugh Parsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 46%

4.13/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerWhitehallRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

53%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

39%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChaleur

SillageChaleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value56

Category winnerWhitehallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral86%

aromatic72%

aldehydic58%

warm spicy44%

sweet30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HawthornWhite PepperGeraniumOrange BlossomLemonBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

White PepperBlack PepperGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverLeatherPatchouliWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesWhite Pepper, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Whitehall, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men89

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,119

PerfumerAndre d'Archer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerWhitehallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaleur by Andre d'Archer offers a sharp twist on the aromatic spicy genre. It matches crisp white pepper and lemon with orange blossom, settling into a dry, warm floral skin scent. This unisex blend suits casual spring days or relaxed weekend mornings when you want a quiet, refreshing clean feeling without heavy wood…

Reviews →

Whitehall by Hugh Parsons is a crisp, peppered citrus fragrance built on a clean backbone of dry vetiver and smooth leather. It opens with an energetic splash of bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot, softened slightly by sunny orange blossom. Within fifteen minutes, a lively pairing of crushed white pepper and black …

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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, Chaleur or Whitehall?

Whitehall takes 3 of 5 categories. Chaleur is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes; Whitehall is rated 4.13/5 from 205 votes. Choose Chaleur for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Whitehall for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaleur or Whitehall?

Chaleur lasts longest (Chaleur 83/100, Whitehall 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaleur or Whitehall?

Chaleur projects furthest (Chaleur 81/100, Whitehall 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaleur and Whitehall smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include White Pepper, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.

Is Chaleur or Whitehall better for summer or winter?

Whitehall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaleur and Whitehall?

Chaleur features Hawthorn, White Pepper, Geranium, Orange Blossom and Lemon. Whitehall has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Patchouli and White Amber.