Whirlwind vs Private Gray
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
WhirlwindChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Private GrayChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whirlwind2/4
Private Gray2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Whirlwind
- Sillage & projection
- Whirlwind
- Value for money
- Private Gray
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Private Gray
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
WhirlwindBrocardPrivate GraySaint HilaireWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
3.36/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 63%Had 12%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
63%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
5%Love
45%Like
36%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhirlwind
SillageWhirlwind
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrivate GrayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
green84%
fruity77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
lavender84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonMandarinBergamotLavender
Heart
AppleGeraniumGalbanumBlack PepperJasmineOzonic notes
Base
AmberWoody NotesPatchouliMossMarine notes
Top
LemonLavenderBergamotGeranium
Heart
AppleCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Sea NotesAmberMossSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall58
Winter17
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#74,178
PerfumerBelén García
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,222
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2018
Reviews0
Category winnerPrivate GrayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBrocard Whirlwind introduces a crisp blast of Mandarin and lavender before settling into a sharp green apple heart. Designed for men who appreciate sporty, outdoorsy profiles, this scent functions best during casual daytime wear. It grounds its breezy, fresh character with a base of moss and patchouli, making it an ea…
Reviews →Saint Hilaire Private Gray starts with an energizing splash of tart lemon, zesty bergamot, and clean herbal lavender that wakes you up like a cold splash of water. Within minutes, crisp green apple mingles with dry cedar wood, spicy geranium, and subtle hints of clean lily-of-the-valley. The base settles into a gentle…
Reviews →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, Whirlwind or Private Gray?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Whirlwind is rated 2.38/5 from 8 votes; Private Gray is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose Whirlwind for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Private Gray for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Whirlwind or Private Gray?
Whirlwind lasts longest (Whirlwind 80/100, Private Gray 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Whirlwind or Private Gray?
Whirlwind projects furthest (Whirlwind 70/100, Private Gray 34/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Whirlwind and Private Gray smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Apple.
Is Whirlwind or Private Gray better for summer or winter?
Whirlwind suits day or night wear; Private Gray suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Whirlwind and Private Gray?
Whirlwind has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Galbanum and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Moss. Private Gray has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Apple, Cedar, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sea Notes, Amber, Moss and Sandalwood.
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