Flashback vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories.
FlashbackChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Flashback3/4
VIII Eight0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flashback
- Sillage & projection
- Flashback
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flashback
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlashbackétherVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlashback
SillageFlashback
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitRhubarbLime
Heart
Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Labdanum and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,821
PerfumerMaria Bubnova
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFlashbackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…
Reviews →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
Reviews →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, Flashback or VIII Eight?
Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories. Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Flashback or VIII Eight?
Flashback lasts longest (Flashback 80/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flashback or VIII Eight?
Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flashback and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Labdanum and Tobacco.
Is Flashback or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Flashback suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flashback and VIII Eight?
Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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