Fragrance comparison

Whisky Black vs SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #35,479 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Whisky Black3/4

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 261/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26
Sillage & projection: Whisky Black
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

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

SillageWhisky Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value13

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

GrapefruitBergamotLavenderBasilLime

Heart

Jasmine

Base

PatchouliLeatherFrankincenseAmbraromeVetiverBlack PepperGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

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%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,479

PerfumerRoja Dove

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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SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, lime and lavender, then settles into a woody amber base with patchouli, frankincense, leather and soft sandalwood. It reads polished, dry and aromatic rather than sweet, with a spiced green edge that may appeal more to wearers who enjoy refined, tradi…

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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 SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Whisky Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Black or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 lasts longest (SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 50/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Black or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Whisky Black projects furthest (Whisky Black 48/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Black and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Guaiac Wood.

Is Whisky Black or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 better for summer or winter?

Whisky Black suits daytime wear; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Black and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk. SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Frankincense and Ambrarome.