Iskander vs Pamplemousse
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.
IskanderChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PamplemousseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iskander5/7
Pamplemousse2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Iskander
- Community sentiment
- Pamplemousse
- Longevity
- Iskander
- Sillage & projection
- Iskander
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Pamplemousse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Iskander
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iskander
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IskanderParfum d'EmpirePamplemousseDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%
Category winnerIskanderRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
350 votes
13%Love
70%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerPamplemousseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIskander
SillageIskander
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
mossy65%
woody48%
earthy30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
woody30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CitronAmalfi LemonGrapefruitTarragonVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-3 hrs
CorianderAfrican Orange FlowerNeroli
Base4-6 hrs
OakmossMuskAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart30 to 60 minutes
PomeloAmalfi LemonNeroli
Base1 to 2 hours
TeaSandalwood
Category winnerIskanderLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall37
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Spring90
Summer100
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night8
Category winnerPamplemousseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,199
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews47
Overall rank#22,650
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerIskanderHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIskander 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 →Pamplemousse by DSH Perfumes is a bright, direct citrus fragrance centered on sharp, realistic fruit rinds. The opening delivers a vivid burst of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, Amalfi lemon and pomelo add juicy acidity while neroli introduces a subtle flo…
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, Iskander or Pamplemousse?
Iskander takes 5 of 7 categories. Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes; Pamplemousse is rated 3.85/5 from 40 votes. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iskander or Pamplemousse?
Iskander lasts longest (Iskander 65/100, Pamplemousse 29/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iskander or Pamplemousse?
Iskander projects furthest (Iskander 55/100, Pamplemousse 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iskander and Pamplemousse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.
Is Iskander or Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, Pamplemousse is the stronger pick. Iskander suits daytime wear; Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iskander and Pamplemousse?
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. Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomelo, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, a base of Tea and Sandalwood.
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