VG V vs Iskander
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
VG V takes 6 of 8 categories.
VG VChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IskanderChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
VG V6/8
Iskander2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Iskander
- Community sentiment
- VG V
- Longevity
- VG V
- Sillage & projection
- VG V
- Value for money
- VG V
- Versatility
- VG V
- Note pyramid (duration)
- VG V
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iskander
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VG VVan GilsIskanderParfum d'EmpireWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
3.93/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerIskanderRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
65 votes
27%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
350 votes
Category winnerVG VMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVG V
SillageVG V
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVG VBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
mossy65%
woody48%
earthy30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
Top20-30 mins
CitronAmalfi LemonGrapefruitTarragonVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-3 hrs
CorianderAfrican Orange FlowerNeroli
Base4-6 hrs
OakmossMuskAmber
Category winnerVG VLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Spring71
Summer100
Fall37
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Category winnerVG VMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#7,214
PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
Launched—
Reviews47
Category winnerIskanderHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…
Reviews →Iskander by Parfum d'Empire is a bright, sun-drenched woody chypre that opens with a tart burst of citron, Amalfi lemon, and bitter grapefruit. Created by perfumer Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, this scent captures the feeling of walking through a Mediterranean citrus orchard in early July. As the initial citrus blast set…
Reviews →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, VG V or Iskander?
VG V takes 6 of 8 categories. VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes; Iskander is rated 3.93/5 from 350 votes. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iskander for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, VG V or Iskander?
VG V lasts longest (VG V 72/100, Iskander 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, VG V or Iskander?
VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Iskander 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do VG V and Iskander smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.
Is VG V or Iskander better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iskander is the stronger pick. For winter, VG V is the stronger pick. VG V suits daytime wear; Iskander suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VG V and Iskander?
VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Iskander has top notes of Citron, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Coriander, African Orange Flower and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.
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