Fragrance comparison

Whiplash vs Zizonia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 429 ratings analysed

Whiplash

Ex Nihilo

3.7621 votes

Rank #24,427 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zizonia

Penhaligon's

3.78408 votes

Rank #6,679 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zizonia 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.
Zizonia
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Whiplash2/5

Zizonia3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiplashEx Nihilo

ZizoniaPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.78/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerZizoniaRating 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

30%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

308 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityWhiplash

SillageWhiplash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value54

Category winnerZizoniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

lavender56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus 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

CardamomBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart

GingerLavenderNutmegPepperGeraniumCumin

Base

VetyverSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger. 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

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men25

Unisex51

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,679

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerZizoniaHigher 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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Zizonia is a brisk spicy aromatic from Penhaligon's, opening with sharp citrus, cardamom and coriander before settling into ginger, lavender, peppered herbs and dry woods. Reviewers often describe it as smooth, elegant and easy to wear, with a fresh barbershop edge that can lean more androgynous than its official femi…

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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 Zizonia?

Zizonia takes 3 of 5 categories. Whiplash is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes; Zizonia is rated 3.78/5 from 408 votes. Choose Whiplash for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zizonia for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whiplash or Zizonia?

Whiplash lasts longest (Whiplash 78/100, Zizonia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiplash or Zizonia?

Whiplash projects furthest (Whiplash 67/100, Zizonia 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whiplash and Zizonia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger.

Is Whiplash or Zizonia better for summer or winter?

Whiplash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiplash and Zizonia?

Whiplash has top notes of Orange, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ginger, Rose and Cardamom, a base of Ambrette, Akigalawood and Patchouli. Zizonia has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Coriander and Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Lavender, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Vetyver, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.