Fragrance comparison

Élégant vs Whisky Finest

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Élégant

Moudon

3.7225 votes

Rank #21,197 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Finest

Evaflor

3.758 votes

Rank #58,130 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Élégant takes 3 of 4 categories.

Élégant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whisky Finest
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Élégant3/4

Whisky Finest1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÉlégantMoudon

Whisky FinestEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 42%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityÉlégant

SillageWhisky Finest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

green69%

woody61%

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitLemonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineRoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonRose

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIris

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmber

Category winnerÉlégantLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Work 35%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#58,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÉlégantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Élégant by Moudon opens with a vibrant burst of crisp green apple, tart pink grapefruit, and sunlit lemon, softened instantly by a dash of orange blossom neroli. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus fizz settles into an airy bouquet of lily of the valley, dewy jasmine, and powdery iris. The dry-down anchors the flor…

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Whisky Finest by Evaflor opens with an immediate flash of brisk lemon and fresh rose petals. You notice the citrus right away. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening softens into creamy jasmine and a distinctly powdery iris note. Clean white musk and warm amber settle underneath to provide a smooth, cozy skin base. …

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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, Élégant or Whisky Finest?

Élégant takes 3 of 4 categories. Élégant is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes; Whisky Finest is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Élégant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Finest for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Élégant or Whisky Finest?

Élégant lasts longest (Élégant 71/100, Whisky Finest 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Élégant or Whisky Finest?

Whisky Finest projects furthest (Whisky Finest 69/100, Élégant 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Élégant and Whisky Finest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine, Rose and Iris.

Is Élégant or Whisky Finest better for summer or winter?

Élégant suits daytime wear; Whisky Finest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Élégant and Whisky Finest?

Élégant has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Whisky Finest has top notes of Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber.