In Blue vs Iskander
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iskander takes 5 of 7 categories.
In BlueChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
IskanderChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In Blue1/7
Iskander5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Iskander
- Community sentiment
- Iskander
- Longevity
- Iskander
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- In Blue
- Versatility
- Iskander
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iskander
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
In BlueArmand BasiIskanderParfum d'EmpireWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.34/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%
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 hate14%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
364 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
Category winners
LongevityIskander
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
aromatic65%
floral53%
fruity42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
mossy65%
woody48%
earthy30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
PepperBlack CurrantLotusNeroli
Base
Woodsy NotesOakmossPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
CitronAmalfi LemonGrapefruitTarragonVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-3 hrs
CorianderAfrican Orange FlowerNeroli
Base4-6 hrs
OakmossMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Iskander, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer100
Fall37
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Category winnerIskanderMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,042
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#7,199
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews47
Category winnerIskanderHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIn Blue opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin, then turns peppery, slightly aquatic and gently fruity through the lotus and black currant. The dry-down is woody, mossy and warm, with patchouli giving it a familiar early-2000s masculine feel. It suits someone who wants an easy fresh-spicy daily scent more…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, In Blue or Iskander?
Iskander takes 5 of 7 categories. In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes; Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, In Blue or Iskander?
Iskander lasts longest (Iskander 65/100, In Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, In Blue or Iskander?
Projection is very close: In Blue 55/100, Iskander 55/100 for sillage.
Do In Blue and Iskander smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.
Is In Blue or Iskander better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, In Blue is the stronger pick. Iskander suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In Blue and Iskander?
In Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Currant, Lotus and Neroli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.
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