Fragrance comparison

Whisky vs Edge Intense

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

Whisky

Evaflor

3.80168 votes

Rank #14,219 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Edge Intense

Swiss Arabian · 2019

4.0275 votes

Rank #10,222 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edge Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Whisky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Edge Intense
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Whisky2/7

Edge Intense5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiskyEvaflor

Edge IntenseSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 34%Had 50%Want 16%

4.02/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerEdge IntenseRating 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

22%Love

46%Like

24%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerWhiskyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEdge Intense

SillageEdge Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWhiskyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery90%

white floral80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

fruity100%

citrus77%

fresh69%

rose61%

musky38%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky

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

AppleBergamotPineappleBlack CurrantGinger

Heart

GeraniumJasmineRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Jasmine. 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

Summer94

Fall29

Winter18

Day100

Night14

Category winnerEdge IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

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

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerEdge IntenseHigher 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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Edge Intense by Swiss Arabian is a straightforward, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright fruit opening followed by a fresh body. It relies on notes like crisp apple, pineapple, and ginger to create an easy-to-wear scent profile. Ideal for daily use during warmer months, it serves as a reliable, unobtrus…

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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 Edge Intense?

Edge Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Whisky is rated 3.80/5 from 168 votes; Edge Intense is rated 4.02/5 from 75 votes. Choose Whisky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Edge Intense for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky or Edge Intense?

Edge Intense lasts longest (Edge Intense 73/100, Whisky 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky or Edge Intense?

Edge Intense projects furthest (Edge Intense 63/100, Whisky 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky and Edge Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Pineapple and Jasmine.

Is Whisky or Edge Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Edge Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Whisky is the stronger pick. Whisky suits evening wear; Edge Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky and Edge Intense?

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. Edge Intense has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Pineapple and Black Currant, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Vanilla.