Fragrance comparison

White Storage vs Liwa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,250 ratings analysed

White Storage

Tobali

3.9628 votes

Rank #38,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Liwa

WIDIAN

4.111,222 votes

Rank #123 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liwa takes 6 of 7 categories.

White Storage
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liwa
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

White Storage1/7

Liwa6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White StorageTobali

LiwaWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 47%

4.11/ 5 · 1,222 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLiwaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

47%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

591 votes

Category winnerLiwaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLiwa

SillageLiwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLiwaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

green65%

fresh56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuCloveSaffronPink Pepper

Heart

FennelGeraniumPetitgrainIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Base

CitrusesVetiverCedarSandalwoodAmber

Top

SaffronArtemisiaBergamotJasmine

Heart

AmberWhite RoseGeranium

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedarAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Geranium, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer29

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhite StorageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men24

Unisex55

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews262

Category winnerLiwaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Storage by Tobali opens with a crisp splash of yuzu paired with a dry pinch of pink pepper. As it settles, a clean cedarwood base emerges under a cool incense cloud. It feels like stepping into a scrubbed wooden room where fennel and geranium hang to dry. This clean, almost clinical freshness is ideal for office…

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Liwa opens with saffron, bergamot and jasmine, then settles into a smooth amber woods dry-down with incense, sandalwood and a restrained oud effect. It reads rich, polished and slightly airy rather than dense. Review patterns point to strong projection, long wear and a refined take on the saffron-amber style. Sample …

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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, White Storage or Liwa?

Liwa takes 6 of 7 categories. White Storage is rated 3.96/5 from 28 votes; Liwa is rated 4.11/5 from 1,222 votes. Choose White Storage for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liwa for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, White Storage or Liwa?

Liwa lasts longest (Liwa 88/100, White Storage 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Storage or Liwa?

Liwa projects furthest (Liwa 79/100, White Storage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Storage and Liwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Geranium, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is White Storage or Liwa better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Storage is the stronger pick. For winter, Liwa is the stronger pick. White Storage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Storage and Liwa?

White Storage has top notes of Yuzu, Clove, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Fennel, Geranium, Petitgrain and Incense, a base of Citruses, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Liwa has top notes of Saffron, Artemisia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, White Rose and Geranium, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.