Fragrance comparison

Gourmand City vs Whisky Limited Edition Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Gourmand City

Scentsory

4.333 votes

Rank #38,986 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Whisky Limited Edition Black

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #56,154 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Limited Edition Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gourmand City
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whisky Limited Edition Black
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gourmand City1/3

Whisky Limited Edition Black2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gourmand CityScentsory

Whisky Limited Edition BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Limited Edition Black

SillageWhisky Limited Edition Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

smoky84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

tobacco61%

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseApple

Heart

TobaccoCocoaSmokeSaffron

Base

VanillaIncenseBirch TarSiam BenzoinTonka BeanAmbergrisAgarwoodOud

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart1-3 hrs

Anise

Base3-5+ hrs

IncenseWhite TobaccoTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAnise, Incense and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Whisky Limited Edition Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGourmand CityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmand City by Scentsory is an evocative unisex creation that leans into deep, resinous complexity. It opens with a sharp burst of anise and crisp apple before settling into a warm core of tobacco and cocoa. As it dries down, a base of smoky incense, rich vanilla, and oud creates a lingering trail, making it a stand…

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Whisky Limited Edition Black by Evaflor opens with an unmistakable flash of bright lemon and sharp alcohol that clears in under three minutes. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into a dark, spicy heart dominated by dry star anise and aromatic herbal warmth. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a dry layer …

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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, Gourmand City or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Whisky Limited Edition Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Gourmand City is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Whisky Limited Edition Black is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Gourmand City for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whisky Limited Edition Black for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gourmand City or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Whisky Limited Edition Black lasts longest (Whisky Limited Edition Black 64/100, Gourmand City 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gourmand City or Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Whisky Limited Edition Black projects furthest (Whisky Limited Edition Black 53/100, Gourmand City 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gourmand City and Whisky Limited Edition Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Gourmand City or Whisky Limited Edition Black better for summer or winter?

Gourmand City suits evening wear; Whisky Limited Edition Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmand City and Whisky Limited Edition Black?

Gourmand City has top notes of Anise and Apple, heart notes of Tobacco, Cocoa, Smoke and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Birch Tar and Siam Benzoin. Whisky Limited Edition Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Anise, a base of Incense, White Tobacco and Tonka Bean.