Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs Leyden

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,268 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Leyden

Maison Alhambra

4.2860 votes

Rank #10,492 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leyden takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Whiplash2/5

Leyden3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiplashEx Nihilo

LeydenMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

4.28/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerLeydenRating 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

57%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityWhiplash

SillageWhiplash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value90

Category winnerLeydenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both 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

AppleLavenderMandarinBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmine

Base

AmberCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPepperPatchouli

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

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#10,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLeydenHigher 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…

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Leyden by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance built around apple, lavender, and a complex spice base. Launched in 2023, it appeals to those seeking a versatile daily driver with a classic masculine edge. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual evening outings, providing a reliable scent profile …

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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, Whiplash or Leyden?

Leyden takes 3 of 5 categories. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Leyden is rated 4.28/5 from 60 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Leyden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or Leyden?

Whiplash lasts longest (Whiplash 78/100, Leyden 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or Leyden?

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

Do Whiplash and Leyden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin and Cardamom.

Is Whiplash or Leyden better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and Leyden?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. Leyden has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.