Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs Encore V

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Encore V

LuNiche

5.004 votes

Rank #50,908 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whiplash takes 3 of 4 categories.

Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Encore V
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Whiplash3/4

Encore V1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiplashEx Nihilo

Encore VLuNiche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 74%Had 4%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

24%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityWhiplash

SillageWhiplash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value56

Category winnerEncore VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangePepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerRoseCardamom

Base8-12 hrs

AmbretteAkigalawoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotLavenderMandarinApple

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJasmineViolet

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaPepper

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Mandarin and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Whiplash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhiplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Whiplash is a lively woody spicy fragrance that pulls off an unexpected trick on your skin. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange, juicy mandarin, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a kick of black pepper. Soon, the tart citrus softens as warm ginger and aromatic cardamom blend with a smooth touch of…

Reviews →

Encore V by LuNiche is a versatile unisex extrait that balances crisp fruitiness with aromatic spice. Featuring notes of apple, lavender, and sandalwood, it offers a clean, professional-friendly scent experience. Its moderate projection makes it an ideal daily signature for office environments and spring days when you…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whiplash or Encore V?

Whiplash takes 3 of 4 categories. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Encore V is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Encore V for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or Encore V?

Whiplash lasts longest (Whiplash 78/100, Encore V 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or Encore V?

Whiplash projects furthest (Whiplash 67/100, Encore V 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whiplash and Encore V smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin and Cardamom.

Is Whiplash or Encore V better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear; Encore V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and Encore V?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. Encore V has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Pepper.