Fragrance comparison

Under Skin vs Whiskey

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

Under Skin

Sister's Aroma

3.8345 votes

Rank #12,513 SmokyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Whiskey

Villa Erbatium

3.6411 votes

Rank #55,109 WhiskeyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under Skin takes 5 of 5 categories.

Under Skin
Choose it for a smoky and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whiskey
Choose it for a whiskey and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Under Skin5/5

Whiskey0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under SkinSister's Aroma

WhiskeyVilla Erbatium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerUnder SkinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

36%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityUnder Skin

SillageUnder Skin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value30

Category winnerUnder SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

tobacco86%

whiskey72%

sweet58%

woody44%

aromatic30%

whiskey100%

citrus86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fresh44%

tobacco30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both whiskey, tobacco and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

gunpowderBurnt SugarTobaccoWhiskey

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter OrangeLemon

Heart

WhiskeyRum

Base

Tobacco

InformationalShared notesTobacco and Whiskey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer33

Fall100

Winter88

Day58

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex61

Women6

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#55,109

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnder SkinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Under Skin leans smoky, boozy and slightly sweet, with gunpowder, burnt sugar, tobacco and whiskey shaping the whole wear. It opens dark and dry rather than plush, then settles into a warmer tobacco-wood haze. This reads clearly unisex and a little rugged. It may suit cooler weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes…

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Villa Erbatium Whiskey captures the raw essence of aged spirits with a sharp citrus opening that quickly gives way to a warm, boozy center. A dry base of tobacco anchors the blend, making it a rugged yet refined choice for cool autumn evenings spent in casual settings.

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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, Under Skin or Whiskey?

Under Skin takes 5 of 5 categories. Under Skin is rated 3.83/5 from 45 votes; Whiskey is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Under Skin for a smoky and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whiskey for a whiskey and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Under Skin or Whiskey?

Under Skin lasts longest (Under Skin 65/100, Whiskey 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under Skin or Whiskey?

Under Skin projects furthest (Under Skin 55/100, Whiskey 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under Skin and Whiskey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share whiskey, tobacco and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Whiskey.

Is Under Skin or Whiskey better for summer or winter?

Under Skin suits evening wear; Whiskey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under Skin and Whiskey?

Under Skin features gunpowder, Burnt Sugar, Tobacco and Whiskey. Whiskey has top notes of Bitter Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Whiskey and Rum, a base of Tobacco.