Iskander vs Verveine Agrumes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iskander takes 4 of 7 categories.
IskanderChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Verveine AgrumesChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iskander4/7
Verveine Agrumes3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Iskander
- Community sentiment
- Verveine Agrumes
- Longevity
- Iskander
- Sillage & projection
- Iskander
- Value for money
- Verveine Agrumes
- Versatility
- Verveine Agrumes
- 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'EmpireVerveine AgrumesAcorelleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%
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
28%Love
56%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerVerveine AgrumesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIskander
SillageIskander
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVerveine AgrumesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
mossy65%
woody48%
earthy30%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
fresh30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
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
Top
BergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeWormwood
Heart
Lemon VerbenaGrassClary SageNeroliJasminePetitgrain
Base
Virginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Mandarin Orange and Orange. Durations are only published for Iskander, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall37
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Spring70
Summer100
Fall60
Winter10
Day100
Night17
Category winnerVerveine AgrumesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,214
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews47
Overall rank#40,069
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Verveine Agrumes by Acorelle is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women. Top notes are Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Wormwood; middle notes are Lemon Verbena, Grass, Clary Sage, Neroli, Jasmine and Petitgrain; base note is Virginia Cedar.
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 Verveine Agrumes?
Iskander takes 4 of 7 categories. Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes; Verveine Agrumes is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Verveine Agrumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iskander or Verveine Agrumes?
Iskander lasts longest (Iskander 65/100, Verveine Agrumes 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iskander or Verveine Agrumes?
Iskander projects furthest (Iskander 55/100, Verveine Agrumes 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iskander and Verveine Agrumes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Mandarin Orange and Orange.
Is Iskander or Verveine Agrumes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, Verveine Agrumes is the stronger pick. Iskander suits daytime wear; Verveine Agrumes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iskander and Verveine Agrumes?
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. Verveine Agrumes has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Grass, Clary Sage and Neroli, a base of Virginia Cedar.
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