Fragrance comparison

Esprit du Roi vs Whisky Vintage

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

3 wins

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Vintage

Evaflor

4.0024 votes

Rank #26,962 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esprit du Roi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Whisky Vintage
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Esprit du Roi3/5

Whisky Vintage2/5

Ratings & consensus: Whisky Vintage
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esprit du Roi
Sillage & projection: Esprit du Roi
Value for money: Whisky Vintage
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit du Roi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

Whisky VintageEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

Category winnerWhisky VintageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

29%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEsprit du Roi

SillageEsprit du Roi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWhisky VintageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

musky86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeAniseMint

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Cloves, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Whisky Vintage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,709

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#26,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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Whisky Vintage by Evaflor kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and a brisk sprig of mint. Sharp anise cuts through the citrus flash immediately, keeping the opening crisp and clean rather than syrupy. As the initial spray settles on skin, soft freesia and a pinch of warm cloves emerge in …

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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, Esprit du Roi or Whisky Vintage?

Esprit du Roi takes 3 of 5 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Whisky Vintage is rated 4.00/5 from 24 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Vintage for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Whisky Vintage?

Esprit du Roi lasts longest (Esprit du Roi 63/100, Whisky Vintage 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Whisky Vintage?

Esprit du Roi projects furthest (Esprit du Roi 57/100, Whisky Vintage 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit du Roi and Whisky Vintage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cloves, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Esprit du Roi or Whisky Vintage better for summer or winter?

Whisky Vintage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Whisky Vintage?

Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Whisky Vintage has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Anise and Mint, heart notes of Cloves and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.