Fragrance comparison

Sterling vs Impalpable by Michael Cinco

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Sterling

Boadicea the Victorious

3.6411 votes

Rank #45,896 GreenLeather

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Impalpable by Michael Cinco

BENCH/PH

4.4015 votes

Rank #18,031 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sterling
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sterling2/5

Impalpable by Michael Cinco3/5

Ratings & consensus: Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sterling
Sillage & projection: Sterling
Value for money: Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Impalpable by Michael Cinco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SterlingBoadicea the Victorious

Impalpable by Michael CincoBENCH/PH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

0%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySterling

SillageSterling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value100

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

leather83%

aromatic65%

animalic48%

balsamic30%

citrus100%

green90%

woody80%

fruity70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Tea

Heart

Galbanum

Base

LeatherMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base

GalbanumWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Galbanum and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring44

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sterling by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and earthy green tea. The initial green intensity settles into a heavy, dark base of raw leather and animalic musk, smoothed slightly by dry vanilla and tonka bean. Its bitter botanical edges stay crisp against the heavy leather foundation…

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Impalpable by Michael Cinco is a crisp unisex fragrance defined by its bright citrus opening of bergamot and mandarin. It quickly settles into a refreshing heart of black currant and green tea. This versatile scent performs best in warm weather, offering a clean, airy profile that works well for casual daytime office …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sterling or Impalpable by Michael Cinco?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco takes 3 of 5 categories. Sterling is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Impalpable by Michael Cinco is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Sterling for a green and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Impalpable by Michael Cinco for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sterling or Impalpable by Michael Cinco?

Sterling lasts longest (Sterling 85/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sterling or Impalpable by Michael Cinco?

Sterling projects furthest (Sterling 83/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sterling and Impalpable by Michael Cinco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Galbanum and Musk.

Is Sterling or Impalpable by Michael Cinco better for summer or winter?

Sterling suits daytime wear; Impalpable by Michael Cinco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sterling and Impalpable by Michael Cinco?

Sterling has top notes of Green Tea, heart notes of Galbanum, a base of Leather, Musk and Vanilla. Impalpable by Michael Cinco has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Galbanum, Woody Notes and Musk.