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    Side by side

    Iskander vs. Cologne Cedrat

    Iskander by Parfum d'Empire bottle

    Iskander

    Parfum d'Empire
    Eau de Toilette2006
    Very similar
    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: Iskander vs. Cologne Cedrat
    IskanderCologne Cedrat
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteCologne
    Launched20062019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarc-Antoine CorticchiatoAurélien Guichard
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iskander

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Woody
    Earthy

    Cologne Cedrat

    Fresh
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Green
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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