Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs O18è Extrait De Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,437 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

O18è Extrait De Parfum

Maison Origine Paris

5.004 votes

Rank #30,515 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O18è Extrait De Parfum takes 2 of 4 categories.

Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
O18è Extrait De Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Whiplash1/4

O18è Extrait De Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: O18è Extrait De Parfum
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: O18è Extrait De Parfum
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

O18è Extrait De ParfumMaison Origine Paris

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 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityO18è Extrait De Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value44

Category winnerO18è Extrait De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%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

BergamotCardamomCypressPepperRose

Heart

CedarwoodLavenderJasmineIncense

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

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O18è Extrait De Parfum by Maison Origine Paris is a bold unisex scent that leans heavily into woods and aromatics. Bergamot and cardamom provide a spicy, sharp opening that settles into a deep, resinous heart of cedarwood and incense. It is a striking choice for those who favor complex, high-performance fragrances for…

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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 O18è Extrait De Parfum?

O18è Extrait De Parfum takes 2 of 4 categories. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; O18è Extrait De Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose O18è Extrait De Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or O18è Extrait De Parfum?

O18è Extrait De Parfum lasts longest (O18è Extrait De Parfum 87/100, Whiplash 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or O18è Extrait De Parfum?

Projection is very close: Whiplash 67/100, O18è Extrait De Parfum 67/100 for sillage.

Do Whiplash and O18è Extrait De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Cardamom.

Is Whiplash or O18è Extrait De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear; O18è Extrait De Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and O18è Extrait De Parfum?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. O18è Extrait De Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Cypress and Pepper, heart notes of Cedarwood, Lavender, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.