Fragrance comparison

Venezia vs Whimsical

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,783 ratings analysed

5 wins

Venezia

Laura Biagiotti

3.811,772 votes

Rank #1,695 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #48,734 IrisWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venezia takes 5 of 5 categories.

Venezia
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Venezia5/5

Whimsical0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VeneziaLaura Biagiotti

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 1,772 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

Category winnerVeneziaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,623 votes

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVenezia

SillageVenezia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVeneziaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried PlumPeachIndian MangoBlack CurrantOsmanthusGeraniumGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

AmberCinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationIrisRoseJasmineCedar

Base

VanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanCivetMusk

Top

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Geranium, Amber and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,695

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#48,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVeneziaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Venezia is a warm, oriental-woody fragrance for women that evokes a rich, sun-drenched Italian atmosphere. With its opulent blend of dried plum, peach, and spicy cinnamon balanced by a smooth vanilla and sandalwood base, it remains a quintessential 1990s scent. Perfect for cooler evenings, it offers a sophisticated, c…

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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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, Venezia or Whimsical?

Venezia takes 5 of 5 categories. Venezia is rated 3.81/5 from 1,772 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Venezia for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Venezia or Whimsical?

Venezia lasts longest (Venezia 76/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Venezia or Whimsical?

Venezia projects furthest (Venezia 70/100, Whimsical 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Venezia and Whimsical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Geranium, Amber and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Venezia or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venezia and Whimsical?

Venezia has top notes of Dried Plum, Peach, Indian Mango and Black Currant, heart notes of Amber, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.