Fragrance comparison

Stile vs Megaleion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Megaleion

DSH Perfumes

4.2417 votes

Rank #23,161 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stile takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Stile3/4

Megaleion1/4

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

StileSergio Tacchini

MegaleionDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

Category winnerMegaleionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

47%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityStile

SillageStile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

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

Top

Fir ResinFig LeafBergamot

Heart

CinnamonMyrtleCardamomJasmine

Base

Tobacco LeafPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

Notes

CinnamonIncenseRed WineLabdanumAmberOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrtleCassiaIndian PatchouliLemongrassPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,161

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerStileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Stile or Megaleion?

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

Which lasts longer, Stile or Megaleion?

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

Which projects more, Stile or Megaleion?

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

Do Stile and Megaleion smell similar?

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

Is Stile or Megaleion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Stile and Megaleion?

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. Megaleion features Cinnamon, Incense, Red Wine, Labdanum and Amber.