Fragrance comparison

Whisky Blue vs Arc-en-Ciel № 5

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Whisky Blue

Evaflor

4.0017 votes

Rank #37,087 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Arc-en-Ciel № 5

CIEL Parfum

4.003 votes

Rank #58,065 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky Blue takes 2 of 4 categories.

Whisky Blue
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arc-en-Ciel № 5
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Whisky Blue2/4

Arc-en-Ciel № 51/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whisky Blue
Sillage & projection: Arc-en-Ciel № 5
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky BlueEvaflor

Arc-en-Ciel № 5CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 35%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Blue

SillageArc-en-Ciel № 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus88%

musky77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

powdery42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, musky and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineBambooWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarBellflowerApple

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

BambooGreen AppleBellflowerWhite RoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 14%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 36%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhisky BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky Blue by Evaflor delivers a bright splash of crisp green apple and wet bamboo right out of the sprayer. The opening feels clean. You get a brisk three-minute alcohol lift before the white rose and watery bellflower soften the edges. It quickly settles into an airy, refreshing floral heart that never feels heavy …

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Arc-en-Ciel № 5 by CIEL Parfum offers a brisk splash of chilled lemon and tart green apple right out of the nozzle. The initial mist hits with a sharp solvent snap that quickly mellows into juicy fruit and dewy bellflower. Within fifteen minutes, watery bamboo and fresh white rose emerge to soften the citrus bite. It …

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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 Blue or Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

Whisky Blue takes 2 of 4 categories. Whisky Blue is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 5 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Whisky Blue for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 5 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Blue or Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

Whisky Blue lasts longest (Whisky Blue 67/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 5 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Blue or Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

Arc-en-Ciel № 5 projects furthest (Arc-en-Ciel № 5 75/100, Whisky Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Blue and Arc-en-Ciel № 5 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bamboo, White Rose and Cedar.

Is Whisky Blue or Arc-en-Ciel № 5 better for summer or winter?

Whisky Blue suits daytime wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Blue and Arc-en-Ciel № 5?

Whisky Blue has top notes of Jasmine, Bamboo and White Rose, heart notes of Cedar, Bellflower and Apple, a base of Musk and Amber. Arc-en-Ciel № 5 has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo, Green Apple, Bellflower and White Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.