Fragrance comparison

Wasim Akram 414 vs Whisky Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wasim Akram 414

Junaid Jamshed

4.2025 votes

Rank #17,198 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Red

Evaflor

3.8762 votes

Rank #13,226 AromaticLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wasim Akram 414 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wasim Akram 414
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whisky Red
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Wasim Akram 4144/7

Whisky Red2/7

Ratings & consensus: Wasim Akram 414
Community sentiment: Wasim Akram 414
Longevity: Wasim Akram 414
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Whisky Red
Versatility: Wasim Akram 414
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wasim Akram 414Junaid Jamshed

Whisky RedEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 70%Had 19%Want 11%

3.87/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 26%

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

60%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

37%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWasim Akram 414

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWhisky RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

marine61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

vanilla84%

mossy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamotLimeApplePineapple

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafBlack PepperCoriander

Base

White MuskAmbergrisOlibanumCedarVetiverSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamotCoriander

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderRoseCedarVetiver

Base3-5+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night58

Spring65

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#17,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerWhisky RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wasim Akram 414 is a woody aromatic fragrance built on a sharp, fresh opening of sea notes, lime, and pineapple. It shifts quickly into a spiced, violet-forward heart before grounding itself in a sturdy base of cedar, vetiver, and olibanum. It suits men who prefer a clean, daily-driver style with a traditional, mascul…

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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, Wasim Akram 414 or Whisky Red?

Wasim Akram 414 takes 4 of 7 categories. Wasim Akram 414 is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; Whisky Red is rated 3.87/5 from 62 votes. Choose Wasim Akram 414 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Red for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wasim Akram 414 or Whisky Red?

Wasim Akram 414 lasts longest (Wasim Akram 414 63/100, Whisky Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wasim Akram 414 or Whisky Red?

Projection is very close: Wasim Akram 414 54/100, Whisky Red 54/100 for sillage.

Do Wasim Akram 414 and Whisky Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Coriander.

Is Wasim Akram 414 or Whisky Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wasim Akram 414 is the stronger pick. For winter, Whisky Red is the stronger pick. Wasim Akram 414 suits daytime wear; Whisky Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wasim Akram 414 and Whisky Red?

Wasim Akram 414 has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Lime and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Olibanum and Cedar. 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.