Fragrance comparison

Parana vs Whisky Sugar Skull

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

3 wins

Parana

Bois 1920

3.93320 votes

Rank #27,795 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Sugar Skull

Evaflor

4.003 votes

Rank #55,731 White FloralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parana takes 3 of 4 categories.

Parana
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Whisky Sugar Skull
Choose it for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parana3/4

Whisky Sugar Skull1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParanaBois 1920

Whisky Sugar SkullEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

320 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityParana

SillageParana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhisky Sugar SkullBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

earthy91%

citrus83%

floral74%

amber65%

woody56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both earthy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BirchBergamotBlack CurrantCardamomGalbanum

Heart

JasmineNeroliRose

Base

OakmossPatchouliWhite MuskVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart1-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Whisky Sugar Skull, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex21

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parana opens with a sharp green citrus lift, then settles into smoky birch, moss, patchouli and soft amber woods. The black currant adds a subtle tart twist rather than full sweetness. It reads drier, earthier and more masculine than truly balanced unisex scents. This suits someone who enjoys woody, leathery fragranc…

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Whisky Sugar Skull by Evaflor is an earthy floral chypre that takes unexpected risks for a budget men's fragrance. The opening delivers a sharp burst of bergamot that awakens the senses before smoothing out into a surprisingly lush heart of jasmine and dark rose. Underneath, a traditional chypre spine takes over. Eart…

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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, Parana or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Parana takes 3 of 4 categories. Parana is rated 3.93/5 from 320 votes; Whisky Sugar Skull is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Parana for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Sugar Skull for a white floral and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parana or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Parana lasts longest (Parana 65/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parana or Whisky Sugar Skull?

Parana projects furthest (Parana 57/100, Whisky Sugar Skull 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parana and Whisky Sugar Skull smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Parana or Whisky Sugar Skull better for summer or winter?

Whisky Sugar Skull suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parana and Whisky Sugar Skull?

Parana has top notes of Birch, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, White Musk and Vetiver. Whisky Sugar Skull has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber.