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Erastus vs Whiskey Tobacco

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

Updated 189 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Erastus takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Erastus

    Choose it for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Whiskey Tobacco

    Choose it for a whiskey and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Erastus4/5
Whiskey Tobacco1/5
Ratings & consensus
Erastus
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Erastus
Sillage & projection
Erastus
Value for money
Erastus
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Whiskey Tobacco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ErastusOLO
Whiskey TobaccoDemeter Fragrance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
3.56/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerErastusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

18%Love
48%Like
10%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityErastus

SillageErastus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value59
Category winnerErastusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
tobacco100%
woody83%
whiskey65%
sweet48%
warm spicy30%
whiskey100%
tobacco83%
woody65%
sweet48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match84%Very similar · both tobacco, whiskey and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
WhiskeyTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco and Whiskey. Durations are only published for Whiskey Tobacco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day52
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex83
Women0
Men16
Unisex68
Women16
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,445

PerfumerHeather Sielaff

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#17,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerWhiskey TobaccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erastus by OLO delivers a rugged, atmospheric profile centered on dry, resinous woods and sharp tobacco. It feels like a walk through a Pacific Northwest coastal forest, where damp soil and crisp air meet the lingering smoke of a hand-rolled cigarette. This woody aromatic scent suits those who prefer natural, non-swee…

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Whiskey Tobacco by Demeter Fragrance delivers an unvarnished blast of boozy sweetness and dry cigar smoke. It smells raw. The first mist releases a sharp wave of bourbon mash, spiked with caramelized sugar and woody barrel oak. Within minutes, the harsh alcohol edge mellows into rich dried pipe leaf. Sweet warmth cush…

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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, Erastus or Whiskey Tobacco?

Erastus takes 4 of 5 categories. Erastus is rated 4.28/5 from 11 votes; Whiskey Tobacco is rated 3.56/5 from 178 votes. Choose Erastus for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Whiskey Tobacco for a whiskey and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Erastus or Whiskey Tobacco?

Erastus lasts longest (Erastus 76/100, Whiskey Tobacco 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erastus or Whiskey Tobacco?

Erastus projects furthest (Erastus 65/100, Whiskey Tobacco 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erastus and Whiskey Tobacco smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, whiskey and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Whiskey.

Is Erastus or Whiskey Tobacco better for summer or winter?

Erastus suits day or night wear; Whiskey Tobacco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erastus and Whiskey Tobacco?

Erastus features Tobacco, Woody Notes and Whiskey. Whiskey Tobacco features Whiskey and Tobacco.

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