Fragrance comparison

Iskander vs Styletto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 839 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iskander

Parfum d'Empire

3.93350 votes

Rank #7,214 CitrusAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Styletto

O Boticário

3.53489 votes

Rank #35,026 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iskander takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iskander
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Styletto
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Iskander6/7

Styletto1/7

Ratings & consensus: Iskander
Community sentiment: Iskander
Longevity: Iskander
Sillage & projection: Iskander
Value for money: Styletto
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

IskanderParfum d'Empire

StylettoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 28%Had 65%Want 7%

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

20%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerIskanderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIskander

SillageIskander

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value64

Category winnerStylettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

mossy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

mossy77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and mossy

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavenderRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderTarragonWormwoodGeranium

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Iskander, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall37

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIskanderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,214

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#35,026

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

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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Styletto by O Boticário is a clean, invigorating aromatic spicy cologne that brings old-school barbershop grooming straight into the modern day. First released in 1985, it opens with an energizing splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and fresh rosemary before settling into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium, an…

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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, Iskander or Styletto?

Iskander takes 6 of 7 categories. Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes; Styletto is rated 3.53/5 from 489 votes. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Styletto for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Iskander or Styletto?

Iskander lasts longest (Iskander 65/100, Styletto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iskander or Styletto?

Iskander projects furthest (Iskander 55/100, Styletto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iskander and Styletto smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and mossy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is Iskander or Styletto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, Styletto is the stronger pick. Iskander suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iskander and Styletto?

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. Styletto has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Wormwood and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.