Fragrance comparison

Rostov vs Whisky Black Diamond

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Rostov

Soul of Russia

2.36154 votes

Rank #22,474 FruityOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Whisky Black Diamond

Evaflor

4.333 votes

Rank #40,958 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black Diamond takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rostov
Choose it for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whisky Black Diamond
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rostov1/5

Whisky Black Diamond4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RostovSoul of Russia

Whisky Black DiamondEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.36/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

54%Hate

154 votes

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate34

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Black Diamond

SillageWhisky Black Diamond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWhisky Black DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

green69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, aquatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbKiwiPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

WatermelonCyclamenJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

MuskLemon TreeSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesKiwiRhubarb

Heart2-3 hrs

WatermelonJasmineCyclamen

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodPetitgrain

Category winnerWhisky Black DiamondLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall23

Winter18

Day100

Night24

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex27

Women55

Casual 53%Work 23%Date 13%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 27%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRostovHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rostov by Soul of Russia is a bright woody aquatic fragrance built around refreshing summer fruits and airy woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart rhubarb, crisp kiwi, and a tingling touch of pink pepper that feels like an ice-cold tonic on a sunny morning. As the crisp top notes mellow, juicy watermelon …

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Whisky Black Diamond by Evaflor is an energetic, juicy fruit fragrance centered on pink watermelon and tart kiwi. The fruit hits immediately. It opens with a splash of crushed red berries and crisp rhubarb before blossoming into fresh cyclamen and clean white jasmine petals. You get an immediate wash of aquatic bright…

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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, Rostov or Whisky Black Diamond?

Whisky Black Diamond takes 4 of 5 categories. Rostov is rated 2.36/5 from 154 votes; Whisky Black Diamond is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rostov for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black Diamond for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rostov or Whisky Black Diamond?

Whisky Black Diamond lasts longest (Whisky Black Diamond 60/100, Rostov 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rostov or Whisky Black Diamond?

Whisky Black Diamond projects furthest (Whisky Black Diamond 50/100, Rostov 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rostov and Whisky Black Diamond smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aquatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Kiwi, Watermelon and Cyclamen.

Is Rostov or Whisky Black Diamond better for summer or winter?

Rostov suits daytime wear; Whisky Black Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rostov and Whisky Black Diamond?

Rostov has top notes of Rhubarb, Kiwi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watermelon, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Lemon Tree and Sandalwood. Whisky Black Diamond has top notes of Red Berries, Kiwi and Rhubarb, heart notes of Watermelon, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Petitgrain.