Fragrance comparison

Whisky Black vs Shahzada

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Shahzada

Tola

3.7114 votes

Rank #40,283 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shahzada
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Whisky Black4/5

Shahzada1/5

Ratings & consensus: Whisky Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shahzada
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

ShahzadaTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerWhisky BlackRating 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

43%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShahzada

SillageWhisky Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value0

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

rose77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and sweet

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

RaspberryPink PepperPlumOrangeGrapefruitLime

Heart

RoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarGuaiac WoodHoneyOlibanumVanillaSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesLime, 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,283

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Tola Shahzada opens with a vivid contrast of tart raspberry, bitter grapefruit, and the sharp bite of pink pepper. As the spray settles, the initial citrus brightness yields to a classical heart of Turkish rose and metallic geranium, creating a textured floral layer. The base grounds the fragrance with dry cypriol oil…

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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 Shahzada?

Whisky Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes; Shahzada is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shahzada for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Black or Shahzada?

Shahzada lasts longest (Shahzada 65/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Black or Shahzada?

Projection is very close: Whisky Black 48/100, Shahzada 46/100 for sillage.

Do Whisky Black and Shahzada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit and Guaiac Wood.

Is Whisky Black or Shahzada better for summer or winter?

Whisky Black suits daytime wear; Shahzada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Black and Shahzada?

Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Shahzada has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey.