Fragrance comparison

Stile vs Michael for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Michael for Men

Michael Kors

4.051,051 votes

Rank #746 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Stile2/7

Michael for Men5/7

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

StileSergio Tacchini

Michael for MenMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

4.05/ 5 · 1,051 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMichael for MenRating 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

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

946 votes

Category winnerMichael for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMichael for Men

SillageMichael for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value57

Category winnerStileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

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

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

Top

Star AniseFir ResinCinnamonCardamomTarragonCorianderCarawayBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseSuede

Base

Dried FruitsPlumPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFir Resin, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Spring33

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#746

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews180

Category winnerMichael for MenHigher 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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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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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 Michael for Men?

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

Which lasts longer, Stile or Michael for Men?

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

Which projects more, Stile or Michael for Men?

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

Do Stile and Michael for Men smell similar?

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

Is Stile or Michael for Men 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 Stile and Michael for Men?

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. 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.