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Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass vs Café Bistrô

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

Updated 56 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass

    Choose it for a woody and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Café Bistrô

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass4/5
Café Bistrô1/5
Ratings & consensus
Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass
Sillage & projection
Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass
Value for money
Café Bistrô
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glassProad
Café BistrôAtelier Segall & Barutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.36/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%
3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 21%Had 10%Want 70%
Category winnerBlue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glassRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
58%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

55%Love
15%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityBlue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass

SillageBlue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value67
Category winnerCafé BistrôBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
anis88%
whiskey77%
aromatic65%
soft spicy53%
musky42%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
WhiskeyYuzuEucalyptusMint
Heart2 to 4 hours
AniseLavenderRose
Base5 to 8 hours
OakCedarVetiverPatchouliMusk
Top
CoffeeOrangeCorianderToscanolAniseBergamotTangerineTarragon
Heart
CacaoSaffronBourbon VanillaCeylon CinnamonNutmegBourbon GeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Nutty NotesTahitian VetiverCedarPatchouliMossMuskTobaccoCashmeran
InformationalShared notesAnise, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day43
Night100
Spring79
Summer14
Fall79
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men68
Unisex32
Women0
Men31
Unisex69
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,700

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,054

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glassHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass by Proad offers an unexpected twist on boozy fragrances. Instead of a thick, heavy liquor scent, it opens with a chilled splash of whiskey paired with tart yuzu, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and brisk mint. The coolness balances the warmth of the drink, creating an aroma…

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Café Bistrô opens with an immediate burst of bright Sicilian lemon, bitter coffee, and crushed mint. As the top notes settle, warm cacao and Ceylon cinnamon merge with earthy patchouli in the background. It fits cool autumn mornings when you want an energetic aromatic punch that transitions smoothly into a dry spicy c…

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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, Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass or Café Bistrô?

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass is rated 4.36/5 from 36 votes; Café Bistrô is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass for a woody and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Café Bistrô for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass or Café Bistrô?

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass lasts longest (Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass 73/100, Café Bistrô 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass or Café Bistrô?

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass projects furthest (Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass 63/100, Café Bistrô 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass and Café Bistrô smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass or Café Bistrô better for summer or winter?

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass suits evening wear; Café Bistrô suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass and Café Bistrô?

Blue Whisky on the rock, in an old-fashioned glass has top notes of Whiskey, Yuzu, Eucalyptus and Mint, heart notes of Anise, Lavender and Rose, a base of Oak, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. Café Bistrô has top notes of Coffee, Orange, Coriander and Toscanol, heart notes of Cacao, Saffron, Bourbon Vanilla and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Nutty Notes, Tahitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.

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