Fragrance comparison

Barfly vs Whisky Limited Edition Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 482 ratings analysed

3 wins

Barfly

Scotch & Soda

4.20475 votes

Rank #1,491 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Limited Edition Black

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #56,154 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barfly takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Barfly3/4

Whisky Limited Edition Black1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Barfly
Sillage & projection: Barfly
Value for money: Whisky Limited Edition Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barfly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarflyScotch & Soda

Whisky Limited Edition BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

282 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBarfly

SillageBarfly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhisky Limited Edition BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

VanillaMuskIncense

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart1-3 hrs

Anise

Base3-5+ hrs

IncenseWhite TobaccoTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAnise, Lemon 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

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex51

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#1,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#56,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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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, Barfly or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Barfly takes 3 of 4 categories. Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes; Whisky Limited Edition Black is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Limited Edition Black for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Barfly or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Barfly lasts longest (Barfly 68/100, Whisky Limited Edition Black 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barfly or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Barfly projects furthest (Barfly 60/100, Whisky Limited Edition Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barfly and Whisky Limited Edition Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Lemon and Incense.

Is Barfly 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 Barfly and Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense. Whisky Limited Edition Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Anise, a base of Incense, White Tobacco and Tonka Bean.