Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay No. 25 vs Whisky Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

6 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #12,929 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%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?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pierre de Velay No. 25
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay No. 256/7

Whisky Black1/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Value for money: Whisky Black
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay No. 25Roja Dove

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 25

SillagePierre de Velay No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes

Heart

DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen

Base

Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

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#12,929

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay No. 25 opens as a bright citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lemon, lime and airy aldehydes, then turns greener, spicier and more textured as davana, ginger, woods and patchouli come through. It wears polished and clean, but not lightweight. On skin, it often reads sharper and more balsamic than a soft su…

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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, Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Whisky Black?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 takes 6 of 7 categories. Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Whisky Black?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Whisky Black?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay No. 25 and Whisky Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Pierre de Velay No. 25 or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisky Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 25 is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 25 suits daytime wear; Whisky Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay No. 25 and Whisky Black?

Pierre de Velay No. 25 has top notes of Clementine, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Davana, Geranium, Immortelle and Magnolia, a base of Balsam Fir, elemi, Cedar and Cedar Needles. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.