Fragrance comparison

1921 vs Iskander

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 530 ratings analysed

1921

Gucci

3.85180 votes

Rank #19,033 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Iskander

Parfum d'Empire

3.93350 votes

Rank #6,909 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iskander takes 7 of 8 categories.

1921
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iskander
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19211/8

Iskander7/8

Ratings & consensus: Iskander
Community sentiment: Iskander
Longevity: Iskander
Sillage & projection: Iskander
Value for money: Iskander
Versatility: 1921
Note pyramid (duration): Iskander
Fragranxe ranking: Iskander

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1921Gucci

IskanderParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

3.93/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerIskanderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

34%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

27%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerIskanderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIskander

SillageIskander

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value49

Category winnerIskanderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy83%

white floral65%

fresh48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

mossy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citron

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliLemon Verbena

Base2 to 4 hours

Oakmoss

Top20-30 mins

CitronAmalfi LemonGrapefruitTarragonVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderAfrican Orange FlowerNeroli

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossMuskAmber

Category winnerIskanderLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall28

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Spring71

Summer100

Fall37

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Category winner1921Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex59

Women9

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,033

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#6,909

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerIskanderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1921 by Gucci is a clean citrus and white floral fragrance that strips away heavy layers in favor of crisp simplicity. Created by Alberto Morillas for The Alchemist's Garden collection, it centers on a bright citron top note paired with sunny neroli and herbal lemon verbena. Rather than fading into thin air like an ev…

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Iskander by Parfum d'Empire is a bright, sun-drenched woody chypre that opens with a tart burst of citron, Amalfi lemon, and bitter grapefruit. Created by perfumer Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, this scent captures the feeling of walking through a Mediterranean citrus orchard in early July. As the initial citrus blast set…

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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, 1921 or Iskander?

Iskander takes 7 of 8 categories. 1921 is rated 3.85/5 from 180 votes; Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes. Choose 1921 for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1921 or Iskander?

Iskander lasts longest (Iskander 65/100, 1921 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1921 or Iskander?

Iskander projects furthest (Iskander 55/100, 1921 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1921 and Iskander smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Citron, Neroli and Oakmoss.

Is 1921 or Iskander better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1921 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1921 is the stronger pick. 1921 suits daytime wear; Iskander suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1921 and Iskander?

1921 has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Neroli and Lemon Verbena, a base of Oakmoss. Iskander has top notes of Citron, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Coriander, African Orange Flower and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.