Fragrance comparison

Black Forest vs Whisky Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Forest

MGO Duftanker

3.9314 votes

Rank #50,554 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Forest takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Forest
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Forest3/5

Whisky Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ForestMGO Duftanker

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerBlack ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBlack Forest

SillageBlack Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

amber80%

smoky70%

balsamic60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseIndian OudLimeGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Base

LabdanumBourbon VanillaCedarSandalwoodHedione

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,554

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhisky BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Forest is a dark, woody oud scent brightened by a quick flash of lime, grapefruit, and Amalfi lemon. The opening suggests smoke and citrus together, then settles into earthy cypriol, patchouli, guaiac wood, and a resinous amber base with soft vanilla in the background. It usually reads more masculine than fully …

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Whisky Black by Evaflor opens with an energetic splash of lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The zesty fruit peels deliver an immediate sensory punch before watery notes enter to cool down the sharp acidity. As the refreshing aquatic heart settles, the fragrance reveals a cozy foundation built on sweet t…

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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, Black Forest or Whisky Black?

Black Forest takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Forest is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Black Forest for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Forest or Whisky Black?

Black Forest lasts longest (Black Forest 76/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Forest or Whisky Black?

Black Forest projects furthest (Black Forest 55/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Forest and Whisky Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit and Guaiac Wood.

Is Black Forest or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

Black Forest suits evening wear; Whisky Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Forest and Whisky Black?

Black Forest has top notes of Incense, Indian Oud, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Labdanum, Bourbon Vanilla, Cedar and Sandalwood. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.