Fragrance comparison

White Out vs 003

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

White Out

Cerchi Nell’Acqua

3.6932 votes

Rank #39,209 VanillaPowdery

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27%scent match

Clearly different

003

Alexa Lixfeld

4.128 votes

Rank #49,984 VanillaCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Out takes 3 of 3 categories.

White Out
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
003
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

White Out3/3

0030/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White OutCerchi Nell’Acqua

003Alexa Lixfeld

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 73%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityWhite Out

SillageWhite Out

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

musky83%

woody74%

floral65%

fruity56%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VanilleMuskWoodsy NotesFloral NotesFruity NotesAmberGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange OilLemonOrange Blossom

Heart

Rose OilJasmineWoodsy NotesGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesVanille, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for White Out, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 34%Casual 32%Work 19%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,209

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite OutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerchi Nell'Acqua White Out captures the bracing sensation of sub-zero Antarctic pack ice softened by a thick veil of comfort. The opening releases crisp green notes and chilled air before melting into a cloud of powdery vanille and dense white musk. Grounded by pale woodsy notes and a subtle amber warmth, this eau de…

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003 by Alexa Lixfeld opens bright and clean with lemon, orange oil, and a soft orange blossom lift, then moves into a floral heart where rose and jasmine feel gently aromatic rather than heavy. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother, with vanilla over amber and musk, giving it a cosy, slightly powdery finish that stil…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, White Out or 003?

White Out takes 3 of 3 categories. White Out is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes; 003 is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose White Out for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 003 for a vanilla and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Out or 003?

White Out lasts longest (White Out 84/100, 003 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Out or 003?

Projection is very close: White Out 77/100, 003 75/100 for sillage.

Do White Out and 003 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanille, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Is White Out or 003 better for summer or winter?

White Out suits daytime wear; 003 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Out and 003?

White Out features Vanille, Musk, Woodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes. 003 has top notes of Orange Oil, Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose Oil, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Geranium, a base of Vanille, Amber and Musk.