Source Lectoure vs Whip (1953)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Source LectoureChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whip (1953)Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Source Lectoure2/4
Whip (1953)2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Source Lectoure
- Sillage & projection
- Whip (1953)
- Value for money
- Whip (1953)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Source Lectoure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Source LectoureJoseph DuclosWhip (1953)Le GalionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
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 hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevitySource Lectoure
SillageWhip (1953)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhip (1953)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
white floral69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
earthy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
violet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calabrian bergamotMandoraPetitgrainWormwoodLavenderGalbanumCardamom
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomHedioneLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Virginian CedarAmyrisAmbroxanMuskOakmoss
Top15 to 30 minutes
CitrusesCalabrian bergamotTarragonLavenderCardamom
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineVioletIrisGalbanum
Base2 to 3 hours
OakmossVetiverPatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Lavender, Galbanum and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Whip (1953), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#59,269
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,358
PerfumerPaul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSource LectoureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSource Lectoure by Joseph Duclos delivers a crisp floral green punch right from the start. Built by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this unisex scent leans heavily on sharp mandora citrus and bitter galbanum. It offers a clean, grassy freshness that suits casual warm days when you want to feel refreshed without wearing …
Reviews →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…
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, Source Lectoure or Whip (1953)?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Source Lectoure is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Whip (1953) is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Source Lectoure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whip (1953) for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Source Lectoure or Whip (1953)?
Source Lectoure lasts longest (Source Lectoure 60/100, Whip (1953) 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Source Lectoure or Whip (1953)?
Whip (1953) projects furthest (Whip (1953) 69/100, Source Lectoure 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Source Lectoure and Whip (1953) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Lavender, Galbanum and Cardamom.
Is Source Lectoure or Whip (1953) better for summer or winter?
Source Lectoure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Source Lectoure and Whip (1953)?
Source Lectoure has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandora, Petitgrain and Wormwood, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Hedione and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginian Cedar, Amyris, Ambroxan and Musk. 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.
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