Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs Whiff

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Whiff

Sergey Gubanov

3.004 votes

Rank #62,236 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Whiff
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Il Velo di Maia2/3

Whiff1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whiff
Sillage & projection: Il Velo di Maia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Il Velo di Maia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

WhiffSergey Gubanov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityWhiff

SillageIl Velo di Maia

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

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

LemonStar AniseCypressPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumAlmondViolet

Base

VanillaGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl Velo di MaiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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Whiff by Sergey Gubanov, launched in 2016, offers a complex unisex scent profile. It opens with bright lemon and sharp star anise, settling into a heart of olibanum and violet. The dry-down relies on a grounding base of vanilla, guaiac wood, and tonka bean. It fits casual autumn days where a balanced woody aromatic fr…

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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, Il Velo di Maia or Whiff?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Whiff is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Whiff for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or Whiff?

Whiff lasts longest (Whiff 70/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or Whiff?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, Whiff 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and Whiff smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Il Velo di Maia or Whiff better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear; Whiff suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and Whiff?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. Whiff has top notes of Lemon, Star Anise, Cypress and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, Almond and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.