Fragrance comparison

Cosmology vs Whisper

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cosmology

Testament London

4.0521 votes

Rank #23,988 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Whisper

TUMI

3.8040 votes

Rank #21,292 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cosmology takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cosmology
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Whisper
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cosmology3/5

Whisper2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CosmologyTestament London

WhisperTUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.80/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 44%

Category winnerCosmologyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

30%Love

33%Like

28%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCosmology

SillageCosmology

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value67

Category winnerWhisperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

animalic69%

musky61%

rose100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

floral48%

mossy30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumAniseRoseRaspberryChamomile

Heart

TuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeJasmineClovesYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanAnimal notesCoconutMuskVanillaMoss

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

Spring40

Summer40

Fall73

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

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#23,988

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerWhisperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cosmology by Testament London offers a dense blend of dark plum and heavy white florals. Designed by perfumer Miguel Matos, this scent wraps ripe, sweet fruits around a thick, animalic base. It is a bold option for cool evening wear when you want a rich, fruity floral that projects off the skin with serious weight.

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, Cosmology or Whisper?

Cosmology takes 3 of 5 categories. Cosmology is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; Whisper is rated 3.80/5 from 40 votes. Choose Cosmology for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Whisper for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmology or Whisper?

Cosmology lasts longest (Cosmology 75/100, Whisper 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmology or Whisper?

Cosmology projects furthest (Cosmology 73/100, Whisper 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmology and Whisper smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum and Moss.

Is Cosmology or Whisper better for summer or winter?

Cosmology suits evening wear; Whisper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmology and Whisper?

Cosmology has top notes of Plum, Anise, Rose and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Animal notes, Coconut and Musk. Whisper has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Red Rose, a base of Moss.