Fragrance comparison

Macbeth vs Whip (1953)

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Macbeth

Shakespeare Perfumes

3.8217 votes

Rank #22,172 LavenderCitrus

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Whip (1953)

Le Galion

4.001 votes

Rank #61,658 AromaticEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macbeth takes 2 of 4 categories.

Macbeth
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Whip (1953)
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Macbeth2/4

Whip (1953)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Macbeth
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Whip (1953)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Macbeth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MacbethShakespeare Perfumes

Whip (1953)Le Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMacbeth

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhip (1953)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

earthy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotCuminTarragon

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCastoreumCedarClovesGalbanumPatchouliWoodsy NotesAmbergris

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusesCalabrian bergamotTarragonLavenderCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineVioletIrisGalbanum

Base2 to 3 hours

OakmossVetiverPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Tarragon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Whip (1953), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex20

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#61,658

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMacbethHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shakespeare Perfumes Macbeth arrives as a robust, retro-styled aromatic barbershop fougere. It leads with a sharp punch of lemon and herbal tarragon before settling into an old-school lavender, moss, and leather dry-down. This scent is built for mature men who appreciate classic masculine perfumery with serious perfor…

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Whip (1953) by Le Galion is a classic aromatic chypre designed around crisp freshness and dry herbal textures. Composed by Paul Vacher, it opens with a bright flash of Calabrian bergamot, mixed citruses, tarragon, and lavender, producing an immediate barbershop briskness. The heart reveals bitter green galbanum alongs…

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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, Macbeth or Whip (1953)?

Macbeth takes 2 of 4 categories. Macbeth is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Whip (1953) is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Macbeth for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Whip (1953) for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Macbeth or Whip (1953)?

Macbeth lasts longest (Macbeth 82/100, Whip (1953) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macbeth or Whip (1953)?

Projection is very close: Macbeth 69/100, Whip (1953) 69/100 for sillage.

Do Macbeth and Whip (1953) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Tarragon and Jasmine.

Is Macbeth or Whip (1953) better for summer or winter?

Macbeth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macbeth and Whip (1953)?

Macbeth has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Cedar and Cloves. Whip (1953) has top notes of Citruses, Calabrian bergamot, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Iris and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather.