Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs Norte

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Norte

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

4.502 votes

Rank #56,295 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Whiplash2/4

Norte2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Norte
Sillage & projection: Whiplash
Value for money: Norte
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

NorteATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNorte

SillageWhiplash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNorteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

oud70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm 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

Turkish RoseMandarin OrangeOrangePepper

Heart

LavenderRoseCardamom

Base

OudPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Pepper, Rose 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

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#56,295

PerfumerLautaro Cabestrero

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 →

Norte reads as a bright, spicy rose with a clean aromatic core and a darker oud-patchouli base. The opening looks citrusy and peppery, then settles into rose, lavender and cardamom, keeping the scent fresh rather than heavy. It may suit someone who wants a modern rose oud that feels polished, wearable and comfortably …

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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 Norte?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Norte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Norte for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or Norte?

They last about the same: Norte 80/100, Whiplash 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or Norte?

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

Do Whiplash and Norte smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Pepper, Rose and Cardamom.

Is Whiplash or Norte better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear; Norte suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and Norte?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. Norte has top notes of Turkish Rose, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Oud and Patchouli.