Fragrance comparison

Whisky vs Dubai

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 218 ratings analysed

Whisky

Evaflor

3.80168 votes

Rank #14,219 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Dubai

MGO Duftanker

3.9450 votes

Rank #5,606 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 categories.

Whisky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dubai
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Whisky1/5

Dubai4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiskyEvaflor

DubaiMGO Duftanker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 34%Had 50%Want 16%

3.94/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerDubaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDubai

SillageDubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value63

Category winnerWhiskyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery90%

white floral80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAppleLavenderCinnamon LeafPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineCedarGeraniumClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskOakmossTonka

Top

Indian OudJasmineLimeBergamotIncensePeonyTangerinePineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Cambodian OudGingerGeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodTurkish Rose OilFig

Base

AmbergrisTonka BeanBourbon VanillaOpoponaxLabdanumOakmossMyrrhWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Jasmine and Geranium. Durations are only published for Whisky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 19%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,606

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerDubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky by Evaflor is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that leans into vintage nineties barbershop charm. It skips literal bourbon notes entirely. Instead, a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp green apple, and sweet cinnamon leaf greets your nose. That brief fruity sparkle settles fast. Within twenty minutes, a clean…

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Dubai opens with citrus, incense and a touch of pineapple before settling into a dense oud amber heart. Rose, patchouli, sandalwood and resins give it a warm, textured feel, while vanilla, tonka and animalic notes keep the dry-down rich and slightly challenging. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy bold amber …

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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 or Dubai?

Dubai takes 4 of 5 categories. Whisky is rated 3.80/5 from 168 votes; Dubai is rated 3.94/5 from 50 votes. Choose Whisky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dubai for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky or Dubai?

Dubai lasts longest (Dubai 87/100, Whisky 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky or Dubai?

Dubai projects furthest (Dubai 78/100, Whisky 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky and Dubai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Whisky or Dubai better for summer or winter?

Whisky suits evening wear; Dubai suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky and Dubai?

Whisky has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka. Dubai has top notes of Indian Oud, Jasmine, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cambodian Oud, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Tonka Bean, Bourbon Vanilla and Opoponax.