Rupture White vs A Whiff of Five
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Whiff of Five takes 3 of 4 categories.
Rupture WhiteChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Whiff of FiveChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Rupture White1/4
A Whiff of Five3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Whiff of Five
- Sillage & projection
- A Whiff of Five
- Value for money
- A Whiff of Five
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rupture White
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rupture WhitePrime CollectionA Whiff of FiveSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Whiff of Five
SillageA Whiff of Five
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA Whiff of FiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose83%
white floral65%
musky48%
floral30%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
musky69%
fresh61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
OrangeLemonNeroli
Heart2 to 4 hours
White RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base3 to 6 hours
White MuskPatchouli
Top
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
AmberCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Rupture White, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night25
Spring33
Summer33
Fall33
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,404
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,937
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRupture WhiteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrime Collection Rupture White opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, orange, and neroli, creating an immediate splash of crisp citrus brightness. As that initial citrus spray settles, creamy jasmine and white rose take over, accented by sweet ylang-ylang that gives the floral heart a soft, sunny weight. The base gr…
Reviews →A Whiff of Five by Swiss Arabian is a floral composition that draws heavily from classic aldehyde-heavy perfumery. This feminine scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot, settling into a powdery heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. Best suited for formal office settings or evening events during the spr…
Reviews →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, Rupture White or A Whiff of Five?
A Whiff of Five takes 3 of 4 categories. Rupture White is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; A Whiff of Five is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Rupture White for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Whiff of Five for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rupture White or A Whiff of Five?
A Whiff of Five lasts longest (A Whiff of Five 80/100, Rupture White 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rupture White or A Whiff of Five?
A Whiff of Five projects furthest (A Whiff of Five 83/100, Rupture White 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rupture White and A Whiff of Five smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Rupture White or A Whiff of Five better for summer or winter?
Rupture White suits daytime wear; A Whiff of Five suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rupture White and A Whiff of Five?
Rupture White has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of White Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. A Whiff of Five has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber, Civet, Musk and Patchouli.
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