Fragrance comparison

For Men vs Whisky Sugar Skull

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

For Men

Mahogany

4.205 votes

Rank #50,199 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Sugar Skull

Evaflor

4.003 votes

Rank #55,731 White FloralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

For Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

For Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whisky Sugar Skull
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

For Men3/4

Whisky Sugar Skull1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: For Men
Sillage & projection: For Men
Value for money: Whisky Sugar Skull
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For MenMahogany

Whisky Sugar SkullEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFor Men

SillageFor Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhisky Sugar SkullBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

earthy91%

citrus83%

floral74%

amber65%

woody56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonCumin

Heart

JasminePineappleOrange BlossomRose

Base

MuskPatchouliVetiverSandalowoodAmberOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Whisky Sugar Skull, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFor MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Men by Mahogany is a sharp, classic-leaning chypre built around a bright aldehydic opening. It settles into a warm, mossy foundation of oakmoss and patchouli that feels right at home in a professional office setting or formal evening event. This scent offers a clean, masculine presence that favors structure and tr…

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Whisky Sugar Skull by Evaflor is an earthy floral chypre that takes unexpected risks for a budget men's fragrance. The opening delivers a sharp burst of bergamot that awakens the senses before smoothing out into a surprisingly lush heart of jasmine and dark rose. Underneath, a traditional chypre spine takes over. Eart…

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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, For Men or Whisky Sugar Skull?

For Men takes 3 of 4 categories. For Men is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Whisky Sugar Skull is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose For Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whisky Sugar Skull for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, For Men or Whisky Sugar Skull?

For Men lasts longest (For Men 70/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Men or Whisky Sugar Skull?

For Men projects furthest (For Men 63/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Men and Whisky Sugar Skull smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is For Men or Whisky Sugar Skull better for summer or winter?

For Men suits evening wear; Whisky Sugar Skull suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Men and Whisky Sugar Skull?

For Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalowood. Whisky Sugar Skull has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber.