Fragrance comparison

VIII Eight vs Whisky Black Op

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #58,579 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Whisky Black Op

Evaflor

4.0662 votes

Rank #12,061 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black Op takes 4 of 4 categories.

VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Whisky Black Op
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

VIII Eight0/4

Whisky Black Op4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Whisky Black OpEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Black Op

SillageWhisky Black Op

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWhisky Black OpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLabdanumGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Apple and Labdanum. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter87

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#58,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWhisky Black OpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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, VIII Eight or Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op takes 4 of 4 categories. VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Whisky Black Op is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Whisky Black Op for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, VIII Eight or Whisky Black Op?

Whisky Black Op lasts longest (Whisky Black Op 66/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VIII Eight or Whisky Black Op?

Projection is very close: Whisky Black Op 52/100, VIII Eight 50/100 for sillage.

Do VIII Eight and Whisky Black Op smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Apple and Labdanum.

Is VIII Eight or Whisky Black Op better for summer or winter?

VIII Eight suits evening wear; Whisky Black Op suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VIII Eight and Whisky Black Op?

VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood. 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.