Fragrance comparison

Freeze vs Whisky Black Op

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Freeze

Marc Louis

5.001 votes

Rank #53,637 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Whisky Black Op

Evaflor

4.0662 votes

Rank #8,199 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black Op takes 3 of 5 categories.

Freeze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whisky Black Op
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Freeze2/5

Whisky Black Op3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Freeze
Sillage & projection: Whisky Black Op
Value for money: Whisky Black Op
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Freeze
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky Black Op

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreezeMarc Louis

Whisky Black OpEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFreeze

SillageWhisky Black Op

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWhisky Black OpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperPink PepperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumVetiverelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanCedar

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLabdanumGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouliCedar

Category winnerFreezeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter87

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 18%Party 16%

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 34%Work 28%Party 22%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWhisky Black OpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freeze by Marc Louis opens with an immediate surge of tart Calabrian bergamot and cracked black pepper. The opening spray has serious bite. Within fifteen minutes, that sharp citrus flash mellows into an aromatic heart of clean lavender, green geranium, and prickling Sichuan pepper. It is straightforward and remarkabl…

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Evaflor Whisky Black Op is a crisp woody aromatic cologne built around sharp black pepper, juicy apple, and zesty bergamot. The first blast delivers a pungent hit of peppery citrus before drying down into clean lavender and earthy geranium. Ambroxan and dry cedar anchor the base, giving off a familiar, mass-appealing …

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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, Freeze or Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op takes 3 of 5 categories. Freeze is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Whisky Black Op is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose Freeze for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black Op for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Freeze or Whisky Black Op?

Freeze lasts longest (Freeze 80/100, Whisky Black Op 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freeze or Whisky Black Op?

Projection is very close: Whisky Black Op 52/100, Freeze 50/100 for sillage.

Do Freeze and Whisky Black Op smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Patchouli and Lavender.

Is Freeze or Whisky Black Op better for summer or winter?

Freeze suits daytime wear; Whisky Black Op suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freeze and Whisky Black Op?

Freeze has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Cedar. Whisky Black Op has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.