18 community ratings

Pistil Whip (2022)

2022Unisex

6.9/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

Heretic Pistil Whip (2022) is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that puts white florals front and centre, with a sweet edge.

Compare

Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

56% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Pink pepper Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gardenia Tiaré

Mexican tuberose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Lapsang Souchong tea

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet

What does Pistil Whip (2022) smell like?

It opens light and airy with pink pepper and bergamot. The heart carries the floral part, with gardenia, tiaré and Mexican tuberose. In the base, vetiver and Lapsang Souchong tea dry the scent down and soften the sweetness of the flowers.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though these views rest on only a handful of votes. Its fresh, green build suits warmer days. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Its profile is close to Heretic Pistil Whip (2015) and Sarah Horowitz Parfums Perfect Gardenia (Eau de Parfum).