Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Private White

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Private White

Saint Hilaire · 2018

3.6213 votes

Rank #56,442 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qing takes 4 of 4 categories.

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Private White
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Qing4/4

Private White0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

Private WhiteSaint Hilaire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

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

3 votes · too few to score

8%Love

62%Like

15%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityQing

SillageQing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

nutty69%

musky61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top

Lemon

Heart

HazelnutNutmegNeroli

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Lemon, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Qing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerQingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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Private White by Saint Hilaire starts with a brisk splash of tart lemon and fresh neroli that smells like stepping out of the shower with a crisp citrus soap bar. As the initial zest settles, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut and aromatic nutmeg adds a creamy, smooth texture. The base dries down into dry cedarwood, ear…

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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, Qing or Private White?

Qing takes 4 of 4 categories. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Private White is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Private White for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Qing or Private White?

Qing lasts longest (Qing 73/100, Private White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Private White?

Qing projects furthest (Qing 67/100, Private White 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qing and Private White smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Lemon, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is Qing or Private White better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear; Private White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and Private White?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress and Musk. Private White has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Hazelnut, Nutmeg and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.