Fragrance comparison

Different vs Style

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Different

Arabian Oud

4.3523 votes

Rank #31,747 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Style

M. Micallef

3.78157 votes

Rank #13,806 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Different takes 4 of 5 categories.

Different
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Style
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Different4/5

Style1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DifferentArabian Oud

StyleM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

3.78/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

Category winnerDifferentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

28%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDifferent

SillageDifferent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value53

Category winnerDifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

patchouli70%

warm spicy60%

woody50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

LavenderCardamom

Base

Patchouli

Top

NutmegCardamomCinnamonLemon

Heart

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter64

Day100

Night90

Spring73

Summer27

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,806

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerStyleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Oud Different opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon that snaps immediately on application. As the top note settles, French lavender takes over the body of the scent, delivering a crisp, clean aromatic accord. Cardamom sits just beneath the floral center, adding a warm, dry spice that prevents the lavender fro…

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Style by M. Micallef is a woody, aromatic fragrance for men. The opening combines a punchy, spicy blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom with a bright squeeze of lemon zest. As it sits, the heart brings subtle lavender and floral notes, grounding into a base of warm sandalwood and patchouli. It is a versatile choice …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Different or Style?

Different takes 4 of 5 categories. Different is rated 4.35/5 from 23 votes; Style is rated 3.78/5 from 157 votes. Choose Different for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Style for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Different or Style?

Different lasts longest (Different 78/100, Style 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Different or Style?

Different projects furthest (Different 64/100, Style 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Different and Style smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Different or Style better for summer or winter?

Different suits daytime wear; Style suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Different and Style?

Different has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli. Style has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.