Fragrance comparison

Vison Noir vs Whisky Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

6 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,124 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Red

Evaflor

3.8762 votes

Rank #13,226 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Whisky Red
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vison Noir6/7

Whisky Red1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Whisky RedEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

3.87/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 26%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

37%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerVison NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVison Noir

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWhisky RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

vanilla84%

mossy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamotCoriander

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderRoseCedarVetiver

Base3-5+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Rose and Lavender. Durations are only published for Whisky Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring65

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerVison NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#13,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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Evaflor Whisky Red delivers an aromatic spicy profile built on crisp fruit and smooth woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot, cut by peppery coriander seeds. As the initial citrus blast settles, dry French lavender and subtle rose petals blend with clean cedarwood and grassy…

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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, Vison Noir or Whisky Red?

Vison Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes; Whisky Red is rated 3.87/5 from 62 votes. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Whisky Red for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vison Noir or Whisky Red?

Vison Noir lasts longest (Vison Noir 64/100, Whisky Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vison Noir or Whisky Red?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Whisky Red 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vison Noir and Whisky Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Rose and Lavender.

Is Vison Noir or Whisky Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisky Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison Noir is the stronger pick. Vison Noir suits evening wear; Whisky Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vison Noir and Whisky Red?

Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Whisky Red has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Musk.