Fragrance comparison

Grecale vs Style

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

4 wins

Grecale

Paolo Gigli

3.9144 votes

Rank #25,471 AmberFresh Spicy

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Style

M. Micallef

3.78157 votes

Rank #12,523 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grecale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Grecale
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Style
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Grecale4/7

Style3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrecalePaolo Gigli

StyleM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

3.78/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

Category winnerGrecaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

28%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerStyleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGrecale

SillageGrecale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value53

Category winnerGrecaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

sweet42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthOrangeLemonLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseNutmegCloveLavender

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberCedar

Top

NutmegCardamomCinnamonLemon

Heart

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Grecale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer19

Fall88

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring73

Summer27

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

Category winnerStyleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,523

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerStyleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Grecale opens with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, sweet orange, and zesty lemon before shifting into a rich heart of clove, nutmeg, and dry incense. It feels bold and old-world. As the fragrance warms on your skin, balsamic opoponax and warm amber take over, anchored by sturdy cedarwood. The scent evokes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grecale or Style?

Grecale takes 4 of 7 categories. Grecale is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes; Style is rated 3.78/5 from 157 votes. Choose Grecale for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Style for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Grecale or Style?

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

Which projects more, Grecale or Style?

Grecale projects furthest (Grecale 70/100, Style 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grecale and Style smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense and Nutmeg.

Is Grecale or Style better for summer or winter?

For summer, Style is the stronger pick. For winter, Grecale is the stronger pick. Grecale suits evening wear; Style suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grecale and Style?

Grecale has top notes of Hyacinth, Orange, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Nutmeg, Clove and Lavender, a base of Opoponax, Amber and Cedar. 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.