Fragrance comparison

Serpent vs White Edition White Almond

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

2 wins

Serpent

John Mac Steed

4.002 votes

Rank #62,012 IrisAlmond

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35%scent match

Some overlap

White Edition White Almond

Gritti

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,089 AlmondCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serpent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Serpent
Choose it for a iris and almond character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.
White Edition White Almond
Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Serpent2/3

White Edition White Almond1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SerpentJohn Mac Steed

White Edition White AlmondGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySerpent

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

almond92%

powdery84%

woody77%

nutty69%

violet61%

almond100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both almond and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisAlmondMuskWoody NotesCardamomPepperOrange BlossomCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeOrange BlossomCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

AlmondHaySpices

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMusk

Category winnerSerpentLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhite Edition White AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serpent by John Mac Steed delivers an intriguing blend of cool iris root, toasted almond, and warm spices. The first spray releases a brisk flash of citruses and cracked black pepper before settling down. It is not overly sweet. Instead, powdery iris petals take center stage alongside a distinctly nutty almond facet t…

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White Edition White Almond by Gritti presents a smooth blend of bright citrus notes, nutty almond, and gentle vanilla warmth. The opening pairs crisp orange and sweet orange blossom with a burst of lively citruses. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a comforting heart of sweet almond, dry rusti…

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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, Serpent or White Edition White Almond?

Serpent takes 2 of 3 categories. Serpent is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; White Edition White Almond is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Serpent for a iris and almond character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Choose White Edition White Almond for a almond and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Serpent or White Edition White Almond?

Serpent lasts longest (Serpent 80/100, White Edition White Almond 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serpent and White Edition White Almond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond and nutty accords. Common notes include Almond, Musk, Orange Blossom and Citruses.

Is Serpent or White Edition White Almond better for summer or winter?

White Edition White Almond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Serpent and White Edition White Almond?

Serpent features Iris, Almond, Musk, Woody Notes and Cardamom. White Edition White Almond has top notes of Orange, Orange Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Hay and Spices, a base of Vanilla and Musk.