Fragrance comparison

Whiskey vs Puro Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Whiskey

Villa Erbatium

3.6411 votes

Rank #60,821 WhiskeyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Puro Intense

Nejma

4.0652 votes

Rank #6,886 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puro Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Whiskey
Choose it for a whiskey and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Puro Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Whiskey0/4

Puro Intense4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiskeyVilla Erbatium

Puro IntenseNejma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 88%

4.06/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerPuro IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

44%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPuro Intense

SillagePuro Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

whiskey100%

citrus86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fresh44%

tobacco30%

warm spicy100%

citrus91%

coffee83%

sweet74%

cacao65%

woody56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeLemon

Heart

WhiskeyRum

Base

Tobacco

Top

RumLimeBitter Orange

Heart

CoffeeCacaoCinnamon

Base

TobaccoMahoganyCaramel

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Rum and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring38

Summer31

Fall100

Winter81

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,821

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,886

PerfumerChristian Bousidan

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerPuro IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Puro Intense opens with a quick flash of rum and lime, then settles into a darker mix of cocoa, coffee, tobacco and warm wood. It smells spicy, dry and textured rather than sugary. Reviews suggest strong longevity and a smoother dry-down than the opening hints at. It suits cooler weather best and may appeal to anyone …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whiskey or Puro Intense?

Puro Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Whiskey is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Puro Intense is rated 4.06/5 from 52 votes. Choose Whiskey for a whiskey and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Puro Intense for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Whiskey or Puro Intense?

Puro Intense lasts longest (Puro Intense 81/100, Whiskey 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whiskey or Puro Intense?

Puro Intense projects furthest (Puro Intense 63/100, Whiskey 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whiskey and Puro Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Rum and Tobacco.

Is Whiskey or Puro Intense better for summer or winter?

Whiskey suits daytime wear; Puro Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whiskey and Puro Intense?

Whiskey has top notes of Bitter Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Whiskey and Rum, a base of Tobacco. Puro Intense has top notes of Rum, Lime and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Coffee, Cacao and Cinnamon, a base of Tobacco, Mahogany and Caramel.