Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Whisky Black Op

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 31,663 ratings analysed

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,186 Fresh SpicyAmber

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72%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Whisky Black Op

Evaflor

4.0662 votes

Rank #12,061 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black Op takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whisky Black Op
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sauvage3/7

Whisky Black Op4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SauvageDior

Whisky Black OpEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerWhisky Black OpRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerWhisky Black OpMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySauvage

SillageSauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWhisky Black OpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLabdanumGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Whisky Black Op, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter87

Day90

Night100

Category winnerWhisky Black OpMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 34%Work 28%Party 22%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,186

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#12,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…

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Evaflor Whisky Black Op is a crisp woody aromatic cologne built around sharp black pepper, juicy apple, and zesty bergamot. The first blast delivers a pungent hit of peppery citrus before drying down into clean lavender and earthy geranium. Ambroxan and dry cedar anchor the base, giving off a familiar, mass-appealing …

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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, Sauvage or Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op takes 4 of 7 categories. Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes; Whisky Black Op is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black Op for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sauvage or Whisky Black Op?

Sauvage lasts longest (Sauvage 72/100, Whisky Black Op 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sauvage or Whisky Black Op?

Sauvage projects furthest (Sauvage 64/100, Whisky Black Op 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sauvage and Whisky Black Op smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Sauvage or Whisky Black Op better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sauvage and Whisky Black Op?

Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum. Whisky Black Op has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.