What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is citron and Amalfi lemon. The heart brings coriander and african orange flower. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and musk. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Iskander notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Parfum d'Empire Iskander EDP in detail
Iskander EDP is made by Parfum d'Empire. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Iskander longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote. Base notes like oakmoss and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Iskander spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 spreads further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €120. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Hermès d'Orange Vert.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like coriander and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, neroli and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Iskander
Similar picks to try: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (6 shared notes), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (6 shared notes), Hermès d'Orange Vert (6 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò starts from €55.
More questions
Is Iskander unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Iskander come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.