Fragrance comparison

Iskander vs Rubj Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 523 ratings analysed

Iskander

Parfum d'Empire

3.93350 votes

Rank #6,649 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Rubj Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.95173 votes

Rank #27,829 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Iskander
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rubj Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iskander4/8

Rubj Eau de Parfum4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IskanderParfum d'Empire

Rubj Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

Category winnerIskanderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

350 votes

50%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerIskanderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRubj Eau de Parfum

SillageRubj Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

mossy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitronAmalfi LemonGrapefruitTarragonVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderAfrican Orange FlowerNeroli

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminTuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBasil

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossMuskVirginia Cedar

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall37

Winter8

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night79

Category winnerIskanderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,649

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#27,829

PerfumerVero Kern

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIskanderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Vero Profumo Rubj Eau de Parfum presents an unapologetic collision between lush garden florals and tangy tropical fruit. Spray it on your wrist. The first few minutes deliver a bright rush of neroli and mandarin orange, quickly cut through by the sharp, electric sourness of ripe passionfruit. Do not expect a simple sh…

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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, Iskander or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes; Rubj Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 173 votes. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rubj Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iskander or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Rubj Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Rubj Eau de Parfum 71/100, Iskander 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iskander or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Rubj Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Rubj Eau de Parfum 64/100, Iskander 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iskander and Rubj Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Neroli.

Is Iskander or Rubj Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubj Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Iskander suits daytime wear; Rubj Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iskander and Rubj Eau de Parfum?

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. Rubj Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cumin, Tuberose, African Orange Flower and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Virginia Cedar.