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    Cologne Cedrat vs. Iskander

    Very similar
    Iskander by Parfum d'Empire bottle

    Iskander

    Parfum d'Empire
    Eau de Toilette2006
    New comparison

    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 Cedrat vs. Iskander
    Cologne CedratIskander
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Toilette
    Launched20192006
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAurélien GuichardMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
    Best season—Summer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cologne Cedrat

    Fresh
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Green
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Spicy

    Iskander

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Woody
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    CitronLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeTarragonCedarwood
    Heart
    Pink PepperBlack Pepper
    CorianderNeroliAfrican Orange Flower
    Base
    Mate
    OakmossMuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most citruses fizzle fast. This one actually has a plan: bergamot opens, the pepper heart keeps things interesting, and mate grounds it without going dark.Cologne Cedrat
    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