Fragrance comparison

White Out vs Because Of You

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

4 wins

White Out

Cerchi Nell’Acqua

3.6932 votes

Rank #39,209 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Because Of You

Jordin Sparks

3.45121 votes

Rank #35,130 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Out takes 4 of 7 categories.

White Out
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Because Of You
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

White Out4/7

Because Of You3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White OutCerchi Nell’Acqua

Because Of YouJordin Sparks

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 18%Had 8%Want 73%

3.45/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerWhite OutRating 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

14%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

32%Dislike

1%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerWhite OutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityWhite Out

SillageWhite Out

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBecause Of YouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery91%

musky83%

woody74%

floral65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, floral and powdery

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

ClementineAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

PeonyOrchid

Base

VanilleAmberMuskWoodsy Notes

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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall69

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBecause Of YouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,209

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBecause Of YouHigher 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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Because Of You by Jordin Sparks is a simple floral fruity fragrance with a sweet base. It starts with bright citrus and soft white flowers, then settles into a warmer blend of vanilla and amber. This fragrance works well for daily wear, especially during casual spring or summer afternoons when you want something light…

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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 Because Of You?

White Out takes 4 of 7 categories. White Out is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes; Because Of You is rated 3.45/5 from 121 votes. Choose White Out for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Because Of You for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Out or Because Of You?

White Out lasts longest (White Out 84/100, Because Of You 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Out or Because Of You?

White Out projects furthest (White Out 77/100, Because Of You 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Out and Because Of You smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanille, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Is White Out or Because Of You better for summer or winter?

For summer, Because Of You is the stronger pick. For winter, White Out is the stronger pick. White Out suits daytime wear; Because Of You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Out and Because Of You?

White Out features Vanille, Musk, Woodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes. Because Of You has top notes of Clementine and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Peony and Orchid, a base of Vanille, Amber, Musk and Woodsy Notes.