Fragrance comparison

London to Mumbai vs Whispers in the Night

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

London to Mumbai

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.8147 votes

Rank #58,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Whispers in the Night

Solstice Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #46,212 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whispers in the Night takes 3 of 4 categories.

London to Mumbai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whispers in the Night
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

London to Mumbai1/4

Whispers in the Night3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs

Whispers in the NightSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerWhispers in the NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLondon to Mumbai

SillageWhispers in the Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean

Notes

TuberoseVanillaBlack Vanilla HuskJasmineCoconutYlang-YlangWhite AmberSandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClove, Tuberose, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for London to Mumbai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night47

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,212

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhispers in the NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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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, London to Mumbai or Whispers in the Night?

Whispers in the Night takes 3 of 4 categories. London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes; Whispers in the Night is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whispers in the Night for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, London to Mumbai or Whispers in the Night?

London to Mumbai lasts longest (London to Mumbai 80/100, Whispers in the Night 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London to Mumbai or Whispers in the Night?

Whispers in the Night projects furthest (Whispers in the Night 75/100, London to Mumbai 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London to Mumbai and Whispers in the Night smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Tuberose, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is London to Mumbai or Whispers in the Night better for summer or winter?

London to Mumbai suits daytime wear; Whispers in the Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London to Mumbai and Whispers in the Night?

London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Whispers in the Night features Tuberose, Vanilla, Black Vanilla Husk, Jasmine and Coconut.