Fragrance comparison

Aqua Oud vs Whisky Limited Edition Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Oud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.32177 votes

Rank #1,282 AromaticWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Limited Edition Black

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #56,154 AmberSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aqua Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Whisky Limited Edition Black
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aqua Oud4/4

Whisky Limited Edition Black0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua OudAhmed Al Maghribi

Whisky Limited Edition BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAqua Oud

SillageAqua Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAqua OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

marine69%

musky61%

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamot

Heart

RosemarySageGeraniumAnise

Base

IncensePatchouliWhite MuskVetiverAmbroxanMoss

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart1-3 hrs

Anise

Base3-5+ hrs

IncenseWhite TobaccoTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAnise and Incense. Durations are only published for Whisky Limited Edition Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#56,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Oud opens with a fresh marine, bergamot lift, then turns greener, smokier and more aromatic as sage, rosemary and incense come through. It often reads like a darker, more resinous take on the aquatic genre. Shoppers who want strong value and better-than-average staying power for a fresh scent may find it appealin…

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Whisky Limited Edition Black by Evaflor opens with an unmistakable flash of bright lemon and sharp alcohol that clears in under three minutes. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into a dark, spicy heart dominated by dry star anise and aromatic herbal warmth. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a dry layer …

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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, Aqua Oud or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Aqua Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Aqua Oud is rated 4.32/5 from 177 votes; Whisky Limited Edition Black is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aqua Oud for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Limited Edition Black for a amber and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Oud or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Aqua Oud lasts longest (Aqua Oud 81/100, Whisky Limited Edition Black 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Oud or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Aqua Oud projects furthest (Aqua Oud 71/100, Whisky Limited Edition Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Oud and Whisky Limited Edition Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Anise and Incense.

Is Aqua Oud or Whisky Limited Edition Black better for summer or winter?

Whisky Limited Edition Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Oud and Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Aqua Oud has top notes of Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Anise, a base of Incense, Patchouli, White Musk and Vetiver. Whisky Limited Edition Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Anise, a base of Incense, White Tobacco and Tonka Bean.