Fragrance comparison

A Man's Empire vs Augusto

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

A Man's Empire

Crystal Water · 2023

5.001 votes

Rank #50,398 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Augusto

Prudence Paris

3.676 votes

Rank #47,986 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Augusto takes 3 of 4 categories.

A Man's Empire
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Augusto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

A Man's Empire1/4

Augusto3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Augusto
Sillage & projection: Augusto
Value for money: A Man's Empire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Augusto

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A Man's EmpireCrystal Water

AugustoPrudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAugusto

SillageAugusto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA Man's EmpireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

rose69%

lavender61%

woody100%

citrus92%

almond84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

nutty61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CitrusesPink PepperPepperBergamot

Heart

LavenderRoseIris Butter

Base

Balsamic NotesTonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Augusto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,398

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,986

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAugustoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Man's Empire by Crystal Water is a versatile daytime cologne that blends zesty freshness with creamy warmth. The scent begins with a crisp shower of Italian bergamot, tangy citrus, and vibrant pink pepper that wakes up the senses. As the peppery opening calms down, a smooth heart of powdery iris butter, fresh lavend…

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Augusto by Prudence Paris opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and bright citruses that instantly feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of green almond, warm tonka bean, and dry woods that gives the blend a gentle, nutty richness. The dry-down l…

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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, A Man's Empire or Augusto?

Augusto takes 3 of 4 categories. A Man's Empire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Augusto is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose A Man's Empire for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Augusto for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Man's Empire or Augusto?

Augusto lasts longest (Augusto 73/100, A Man's Empire 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Man's Empire or Augusto?

Augusto projects furthest (Augusto 69/100, A Man's Empire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Man's Empire and Augusto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is A Man's Empire or Augusto better for summer or winter?

A Man's Empire suits daytime wear; Augusto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Man's Empire and Augusto?

A Man's Empire has top notes of Citruses, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rose and Iris Butter, a base of Balsamic Notes, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk. Augusto has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Tonka Bean and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.