Fragrance comparison

Whisky Limited Edition Black vs Norwegian Wood

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

Whisky Limited Edition Black

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #56,154 AmberSmoky

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Norwegian Wood

Kanøn

3.85196 votes

Rank #7,027 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Whisky Limited Edition Black
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Norwegian Wood
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Whisky Limited Edition Black2/4

Norwegian Wood2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whisky Limited Edition Black
Sillage & projection: Whisky Limited Edition Black
Value for money: Norwegian Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Norwegian Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky Limited Edition BlackEvaflor

Norwegian WoodKanøn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.85/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 58%Had 19%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

23%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWhisky Limited Edition Black

SillageWhisky Limited Edition Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNorwegian WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

anis61%

woody100%

powdery83%

aromatic65%

warm spicy48%

vanilla30%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon

Heart1-3 hrs

Anise

Base3-5+ hrs

IncenseWhite TobaccoTonka Bean

Top

AniseGrapefruitLemonLime

Heart

Woody NotesLavenderIncenseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCedarMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Anise and Incense. Durations are only published for Whisky Limited Edition Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 35%Date 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerNorwegian WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky Limited Edition Black by Evaflor opens with an unmistakable flash of bright lemon and sharp alcohol that clears in under three minutes. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into a dark, spicy heart dominated by dry star anise and aromatic herbal warmth. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a dry layer …

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Norwegian Wood by Kanøn offers a surprisingly dry, comforting woodiness for everyday cold-weather wear. It opens with an unexpected, slightly charred woodiness that avoids becoming overly acrid. Underneath the initial smoke, a soft, powder-like vanilla and a light citrus blend settle in to keep the overall experience …

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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 Limited Edition Black or Norwegian Wood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Whisky Limited Edition Black is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Norwegian Wood is rated 3.85/5 from 196 votes. Choose Whisky Limited Edition Black for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Norwegian Wood for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Limited Edition Black or Norwegian Wood?

Whisky Limited Edition Black lasts longest (Whisky Limited Edition Black 64/100, Norwegian Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Limited Edition Black or Norwegian Wood?

Whisky Limited Edition Black projects furthest (Whisky Limited Edition Black 53/100, Norwegian Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Limited Edition Black and Norwegian Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Anise and Incense.

Is Whisky Limited Edition Black or Norwegian Wood better for summer or winter?

Whisky Limited Edition Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Limited Edition Black and Norwegian Wood?

Whisky Limited Edition Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Anise, a base of Incense, White Tobacco and Tonka Bean. Norwegian Wood has top notes of Anise, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Woody Notes, Lavender, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.