Fragrance comparison

Light Him vs Whisky Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

5 wins

Light Him

Trussardi

4.1958 votes

Rank #28,683 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

Light Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Light Him5/7

Whisky Black2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Light HimTrussardi

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 32%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerLight HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerLight HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLight Him

SillageLight Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeYuzuSageGrapefruit

Heart

GingerPaprikaCardamom

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarIrisVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit 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

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerWhisky BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

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#28,683

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLight HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trussardi Light Him opens with a bright flash of yuzu, bergamot, and bitter basil before shifting into a dryer heart of ginger and paprika. Cedar, vetiver, and oak moss anchor the base, giving this 1997 creation a crisp, woody backbone. It suits humid summer mornings and casual office wear when heavy scents feel overw…

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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, Light Him or Whisky Black?

Light Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Light Him is rated 4.19/5 from 58 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Light Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Light Him or Whisky Black?

Light Him lasts longest (Light Him 62/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Light Him or Whisky Black?

Light Him projects furthest (Light Him 58/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Light Him and Whisky Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Guaiac Wood.

Is Light Him or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Light Him and Whisky Black?

Light Him has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Paprika and Cardamom, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Iris and Vetiver. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.