Fragrance comparison

Whisky Black vs Very Verino

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Very Verino

Roberto Verino

4.2313 votes

Rank #34,586 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Verino takes 3 of 5 categories.

Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Very Verino
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Whisky Black2/5

Very Verino3/5

Ratings & consensus: Very Verino
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Very Verino
Sillage & projection: Very Verino
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

Very VerinoRoberto Verino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerVery VerinoRating 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

46%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVery Verino

SillageVery Verino

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%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus and aquatic

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

BergamotLimeGreen AppleGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Watery NotesGingerJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Watery Notes. 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

Spring78

Summer100

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,586

PerfumerNot listed

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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Very Verino by Roberto Verino is a bright, green floral fragrance crafted for daytime wear. Launched in 2016, it opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, leading into a watery jasmine heart. Base notes of sandalwood and musk provide a clean, steady finish. It suits those seeking a refreshing, crisp scent for war…

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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 Very Verino?

Very Verino takes 3 of 5 categories. Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes; Very Verino is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very Verino for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Black or Very Verino?

Very Verino lasts longest (Very Verino 68/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Black or Very Verino?

Very Verino projects furthest (Very Verino 59/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Black and Very Verino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aquatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Watery Notes.

Is Whisky Black or Very Verino better for summer or winter?

Whisky Black suits daytime wear; Very Verino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Black and Very Verino?

Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Very Verino has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Green Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Ginger and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.