Fragrance comparison

Megaleion vs Stile

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Megaleion

DSH Perfumes

4.2417 votes

Rank #23,161 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stile takes 3 of 4 categories.

Megaleion
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stile
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Megaleion1/4

Stile3/4

Ratings & consensus: Megaleion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stile
Sillage & projection: Stile
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MegaleionDSH Perfumes

StileSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerMegaleionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityStile

SillageStile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CinnamonIncenseRed WineLabdanumAmberOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrtleCassiaIndian PatchouliLemongrassPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fir ResinFig LeafBergamot

Heart

CinnamonMyrtleCardamomJasmine

Base

Tobacco LeafPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Myrtle and Indian Patchouli. Durations are only published for Megaleion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,161

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerStileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Megaleion by DSH Perfumes is a dry, resinous oriental fragrance built on ancient perfumery traditions. Created by perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz in 2013, the composition centers on warm spices, sacred gums, and dark woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cassia, cinnamon, and tart bergamot alongside tangy red win…

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Stile by Sergio Tacchini is a masculine fragrance centered on fir resin, fig leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2003, this aromatic woody scent offers a crisp, sport-elegant profile perfect for office settings or daily casual wear throughout spring and autumn. It provides a balanced, approachable character that manages to…

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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, Megaleion or Stile?

Stile takes 3 of 4 categories. Megaleion is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Stile is rated 3.69/5 from 79 votes. Choose Megaleion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stile for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Megaleion or Stile?

Stile lasts longest (Stile 62/100, Megaleion 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Megaleion or Stile?

Stile projects furthest (Stile 55/100, Megaleion 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Megaleion and Stile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Myrtle and Indian Patchouli.

Is Megaleion or Stile better for summer or winter?

Megaleion suits evening wear; Stile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Megaleion and Stile?

Megaleion features Cinnamon, Incense, Red Wine, Labdanum and Amber. Stile has top notes of Fir Resin, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Myrtle, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk.