Fragrance comparison

Lacoste Live vs Whisky Black

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 745 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lacoste Live

Lacoste Fragrances

3.58698 votes

Rank #8,575 Soft SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #31,117 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lacoste Live takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lacoste Live
Choose it for a soft spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lacoste Live4/7

Whisky Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lacoste LiveLacoste Fragrances

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 698 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerLacoste LiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

48%Like

12%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

698 votes

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerWhisky BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLacoste Live

SillageLacoste Live

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lime

Heart

Green NotesWatery Notes

Base

LicoriceGuaiac Wood

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Watery Notes and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerWhisky BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,575

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#31,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLacoste LiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lacoste Live opens with a sharp burst of lime and watery green leaves, bringing an instant surge of clean energy. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, a distinct note of licorice emerges, giving the fresh profile an unexpected sweet candy warmth. A quiet foundation of guaiac wood anchors the base, preventing…

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Whisky Black by Evaflor opens with an energetic splash of lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The zesty fruit peels deliver an immediate sensory punch before watery notes enter to cool down the sharp acidity. As the refreshing aquatic heart settles, the fragrance reveals a cozy foundation built on sweet t…

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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, Lacoste Live or Whisky Black?

Lacoste Live takes 4 of 7 categories. Lacoste Live is rated 3.58/5 from 698 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Lacoste Live for a soft spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lacoste Live or Whisky Black?

Lacoste Live lasts longest (Lacoste Live 54/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lacoste Live or Whisky Black?

Lacoste Live projects furthest (Lacoste Live 52/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lacoste Live and Whisky Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Watery Notes and Guaiac Wood.

Is Lacoste Live or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisky Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Whisky Black is the stronger pick. Whisky Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lacoste Live and Whisky Black?

Lacoste Live has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Green Notes and Watery Notes, a base of Licorice and Guaiac Wood. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.