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    Cologne Intense vs. Iskander

    Very similar
    Iskander by Parfum d'Empire bottle

    Iskander

    Parfum d'Empire
    Eau de Toilette2006
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cologne Intense vs. Iskander
    Cologne IntenseIskander
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de Toilette
    Launched20152006
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cologne Intense

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    White Floral
    Amber
    Green
    Herbal
    Soft Spicy

    Iskander

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Woody
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    NeroliParaguayan petigrainLemonBergamotLavenderTarragonPink Pepper
    CitronLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeTarragonCedarwood
    Heart
    FrankincenseJasmineMate
    CorianderNeroliAfrican Orange Flower
    Base
    LabdanumOakmossPatchouliMuskAmber
    OakmossMuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cologne Intense vs. Iskander
    Cologne IntenseIskander
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most colognes peak in the first hour and ghost out. Cologne Intense plays a longer game. The citrus opens bold, yes, but then frankincense and labdanum settle in and the drydown goes somewhere worth.Cologne Intense
    Iskander is for the person who doesn't need the room to know they've entered it. The opening is all sharp citrus and green herbs, confident, bracing, but give it time and the oakmoss shows up.Iskander