Fragrance comparison

The White vs Phoenix

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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59%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Phoenix

Superz.

3.8777 votes

Rank #12,033 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 6 of 7 categories.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Phoenix
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

The White1/7

Phoenix6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

PhoenixSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

3.87/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 50%

Category winnerPhoenixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

52%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

9%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerPhoenixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

smoky61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, iris and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IrisVioletSandalowoodSmokeCorianderLeatherBlack PepperPowdery NotesCacaoCinnamonCedarEarthy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring88

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men85

Unisex6

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,033

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPhoenixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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Phoenix by Superz. centers on a blend of iris, violet, and leather. It offers a woody, powdery profile suited for office settings or evening dates. Launched in 2021, this fragrance performs best during cooler weather, providing a distinct, earthy quality on the skin that develops slowly over several hours throughout t…

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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, The White or Phoenix?

Phoenix takes 6 of 7 categories. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 77 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Phoenix for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.