Fragrance comparison

Whisky Black vs Icarus

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Icarus

Trend Perfumes

3.333 votes

Rank #57,342 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Icarus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Whisky Black2/4

Icarus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky BlackEvaflor

IcarusTrend Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityIcarus

SillageIcarus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

citrus100%

musky92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

LimeLemonGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGuaiac WoodElemi resin

Base

MuskTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 16%Date 13%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,342

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhisky BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky Black by Evaflor opens with an energetic splash of lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The zesty fruit peels deliver an immediate sensory punch before watery notes enter to cool down the sharp acidity. As the refreshing aquatic heart settles, the fragrance reveals a cozy foundation built on sweet t…

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Icarus by Trend Perfumes hits the skin with an immediate blast of lime, lemon, and tart grapefruit. As the sharp citrus settles, elemi resin and smoky guaiac wood step forward, giving the bright opening a dark woody anchor. A subtle touch of jasmine brings a clean floral edge through the middle phase. In the dry-down…

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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, Whisky Black or Icarus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes; Icarus is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Icarus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Black or Icarus?

Icarus lasts longest (Icarus 100/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Black or Icarus?

Icarus projects furthest (Icarus 100/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Black and Icarus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood.

Is Whisky Black or Icarus better for summer or winter?

Whisky Black suits daytime wear; Icarus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Black and Icarus?

Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Icarus has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Guaiac Wood and Elemi resin, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber.