Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs Passion d'Ariadna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Passion d'Ariadna

Les Contes

3.4717 votes

Rank #58,590 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whiplash takes 4 of 6 categories.

Whiplash
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passion d'Ariadna
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Whiplash4/6

Passion d'Ariadna2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiplashEx Nihilo

Passion d'AriadnaLes Contes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerWhiplashRating 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

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityWhiplash

SillagePassion d'Ariadna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value44

Category winnerPassion d'AriadnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Top20-30 mins

FigPearCardamomBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRosePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerWhiplashLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring67

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#58,590

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…

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Passion d'Ariadna by Les Contes opens with a striking clash between luscious fruit and prickly spice. The initial spray delivers a juicy blend of ripe fig and sweet pear, dusted generously with aromatic cardamom, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper. As the bright, piquant top settles onto the skin, a green hyacin…

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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 Passion d'Ariadna?

Whiplash takes 4 of 6 categories. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or Passion d'Ariadna?

Whiplash lasts longest (Whiplash 78/100, Passion d'Ariadna 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, Whiplash 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whiplash and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Cardamom.

Is Whiplash or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear; Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and Passion d'Ariadna?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. Passion d'Ariadna has top notes of Fig, Pear, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Rose and Peach, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.