Iskander vs Winter Tale Special Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Winter Tale Special Edition takes 7 of 8 categories.
IskanderChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Winter Tale Special EditionChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iskander1/8
Winter Tale Special Edition7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Community sentiment
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Longevity
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Value for money
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Versatility
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Winter Tale Special Edition
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iskander
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IskanderParfum d'EmpireWinter Tale Special EditionCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.49/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
350 votes
62%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWinter Tale Special Edition
SillageWinter Tale Special Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWinter Tale Special EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
mossy65%
woody48%
earthy30%
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
lavender69%
aromatic61%
Scent match49%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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red AppleGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
African Orange FlowerLavenderStar Anise
Base6 to 8 hours
Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall37
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Spring56
Summer67
Fall78
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,056
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews47
Overall rank#32,673
PerfumerCeline Barel
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Winter Tale Special Edition by Canali is a polished woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit, refined botanicals, and dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet red apple zest. As the brisk opening settles, a clean heart of aromatic lavender and African …
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 Winter Tale Special Edition?
Winter Tale Special Edition takes 7 of 8 categories. Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes; Winter Tale Special Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 45 votes. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Winter Tale Special Edition for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Iskander or Winter Tale Special Edition?
Winter Tale Special Edition lasts longest (Winter Tale Special Edition 76/100, Iskander 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iskander or Winter Tale Special Edition?
Projection is very close: Winter Tale Special Edition 57/100, Iskander 55/100 for sillage.
Do Iskander and Winter Tale Special Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Virginia Cedar and African Orange Flower.
Is Iskander or Winter Tale Special Edition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, Winter Tale Special Edition is the stronger pick. Iskander suits daytime wear; Winter Tale Special Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iskander and Winter Tale Special Edition?
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. Winter Tale Special Edition has top notes of Red Apple, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.
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