Fragrance comparison

Michael for Men vs Stile

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

5 wins

Michael for Men

Michael Kors

4.051,051 votes

Rank #746 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Michael for Men
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Stile
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Michael for Men5/7

Stile2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael for MenMichael Kors

StileSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,051 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerMichael for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

946 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerMichael for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMichael for Men

SillageMichael for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value70

Category winnerStileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseFir ResinCinnamonCardamomTarragonCorianderCarawayBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseSuede

Base

Dried FruitsPlumPatchouliSandalwood

Top

Fir ResinFig LeafBergamot

Heart

CinnamonMyrtleCardamomJasmine

Base

Tobacco LeafPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesFir Resin, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Category winnerStileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#746

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMichael for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael for Men is a warm, spiced tobacco scent with plum, dried fruit and star anise giving it an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens boozy and sweet on many wearers, then settles into smoky tobacco, incense and soft suede. It tends to suit cool weather best and usually reads mature, elegant and a little bold. Samp…

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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, Michael for Men or Stile?

Michael for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Michael for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 1,051 votes; Stile is rated 3.69/5 from 79 votes. Choose Michael for Men for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Stile for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael for Men or Stile?

Michael for Men lasts longest (Michael for Men 72/100, Stile 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael for Men or Stile?

Michael for Men projects furthest (Michael for Men 62/100, Stile 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael for Men and Stile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir Resin, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot.

Is Michael for Men or Stile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stile is the stronger pick. For winter, Michael for Men is the stronger pick. Stile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael for Men and Stile?

Michael for Men has top notes of Star Anise, Fir Resin, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Incense and Suede, a base of Dried Fruits, Plum, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.