Fragrance comparison

Dark Crude vs Whisky by Whisky 26

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Dark Crude

Zara

3.5020 votes

Rank #21,635 MarineWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Whisky by Whisky 26

Evaflor

3.605 votes

Rank #53,944 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky by Whisky 26 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dark Crude
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whisky by Whisky 26
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dark Crude1/4

Whisky by Whisky 263/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whisky by Whisky 26
Sillage & projection: Whisky by Whisky 26
Value for money: Whisky by Whisky 26
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Crude

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark CrudeZara

Whisky by Whisky 26Evaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 34%Want 30%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityWhisky by Whisky 26

SillageWhisky by Whisky 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWhisky by Whisky 26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

salty56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

marine61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Sandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomGrapefruit

Heart1-3 hrs

Sea NotesIrisRum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sea Notes and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Whisky by Whisky 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter0

Day100

Night80

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 16%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#53,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDark CrudeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Crude by Zara opens with a sharp, synthetic citrus burst before settling into a marine-woody heart. This 2018 release targets men seeking an affordable aquatic fragrance for daily wear. While it highlights grapefruit and sea notes, it is a utilitarian scent that fits best in casual settings during warmer months w…

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Whisky by Whisky 26 by Evaflor opens with an energetic blast of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol bite that settles after two minutes. Soon, salty sea notes emerge alongside a faint, powdery iris and a subtle hint of sweet rum. It is an easygoing aromatic sc…

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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, Dark Crude or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 takes 3 of 4 categories. Dark Crude is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes; Whisky by Whisky 26 is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dark Crude for a marine and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky by Whisky 26 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Crude or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 lasts longest (Whisky by Whisky 26 60/100, Dark Crude 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Crude or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 projects furthest (Whisky by Whisky 26 72/100, Dark Crude 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Crude and Whisky by Whisky 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and marine accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sea Notes and Sandalwood.

Is Dark Crude or Whisky by Whisky 26 better for summer or winter?

Dark Crude suits daytime wear; Whisky by Whisky 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Crude and Whisky by Whisky 26?

Dark Crude has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Sandalwood. Whisky by Whisky 26 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Iris and Rum, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.