Fragrance comparison

Magnat vs Whisky

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

6 wins

Magnat

Ésika

4.19191 votes

Rank #25,492 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky

Evaflor

3.80168 votes

Rank #14,219 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnat takes 6 of 7 categories.

Magnat
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Whisky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Magnat6/7

Whisky1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnatÉsika

WhiskyEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 34%Had 50%Want 16%

Category winnerMagnatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

191 votes

20%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerMagnatMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMagnat

SillageMagnat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMagnatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

whiskey69%

animalic61%

woody100%

powdery90%

white floral80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleViolet LeafBlack CardamomCypressClary Sage

Heart

WhiskeyCedarGeraniumOrange BlossomWater Lily

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAppleLavenderCinnamon LeafPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineCedarGeraniumClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskOakmossTonka

InformationalShared notesApple, Clary Sage, Cedar and Geranium. Durations are only published for Whisky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerMagnatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex1

Women4

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 19%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,492

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerWhiskyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ésika Magnat brings together crisp green apple, warm whiskey, and smooth jacket leather in an easygoing, masculine blend. Created by master perfumer Frank Voelkl, it starts with a clean snap of cypress and clary sage before shifting into aromatic cedarwood and a gentle splash of oak-barrel liquor. The dry-down settles…

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Whisky by Evaflor is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that leans into vintage nineties barbershop charm. It skips literal bourbon notes entirely. Instead, a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp green apple, and sweet cinnamon leaf greets your nose. That brief fruity sparkle settles fast. Within twenty minutes, a clean…

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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, Magnat or Whisky?

Magnat takes 6 of 7 categories. Magnat is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes; Whisky is rated 3.80/5 from 168 votes. Choose Magnat for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Whisky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnat or Whisky?

Magnat lasts longest (Magnat 63/100, Whisky 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnat or Whisky?

Projection is very close: Magnat 53/100, Whisky 51/100 for sillage.

Do Magnat and Whisky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Clary Sage, Cedar and Geranium.

Is Magnat or Whisky better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnat and Whisky?

Magnat has top notes of Apple, Violet Leaf, Black Cardamom and Cypress, heart notes of Whiskey, Cedar, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Whisky has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka.