Fragrance comparison

Paname vs White Out

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paname

Keiko Mecheri

3.83140 votes

Rank #30,124 VanillaAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

White Out

Cerchi Nell’Acqua

3.6932 votes

Rank #39,209 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paname takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paname
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
White Out
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Paname4/7

White Out3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PanameKeiko Mecheri

White OutCerchi Nell’Acqua

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerPanameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

34%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerPanameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWhite Out

SillageWhite Out

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWhite OutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

powdery91%

musky83%

woody74%

floral65%

fruity56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Notes

Heart

Wormwood

Base

VanilleTonka BeanWoodsy NotesSpicesMusk

Notes

VanilleMuskWoodsy NotesFloral NotesFruity NotesAmberGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Vanille, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for White Out, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer52

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night50

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerPanameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 34%Casual 32%Work 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,209

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPanameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paname by Keiko Mecheri opens with a bitter, botanical snap of wormwood and sharp green notes that feels cool and medicinal. As it settles, a soft vanilla and warm tonka bean sweetness emerges, creating a sharp contrast against the herbal opening. This is a complex scent for those who appreciate green, aromatic profil…

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Cerchi Nell'Acqua White Out captures the bracing sensation of sub-zero Antarctic pack ice softened by a thick veil of comfort. The opening releases crisp green notes and chilled air before melting into a cloud of powdery vanille and dense white musk. Grounded by pale woodsy notes and a subtle amber warmth, this eau de…

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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, Paname or White Out?

Paname takes 4 of 7 categories. Paname is rated 3.83/5 from 140 votes; White Out is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes. Choose Paname for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose White Out for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paname or White Out?

White Out lasts longest (White Out 84/100, Paname 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paname or White Out?

White Out projects furthest (White Out 77/100, Paname 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paname and White Out smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Vanille, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Paname or White Out better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paname is the stronger pick. For winter, White Out is the stronger pick. Paname suits daytime wear; White Out suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paname and White Out?

Paname has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Wormwood, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Woodsy Notes and Spices. White Out features Vanille, Musk, Woodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes.