Fragrance comparison

A Whiff of Five vs Emir Opulentia Empyreal

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Whiff of Five

Swiss Arabian

3.336 votes

Rank #61,392 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Emir Opulentia Empyreal

PARIS CORNER

4.004 votes

Rank #64,090 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Whiff of Five takes 4 of 4 categories.

A Whiff of Five
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Emir Opulentia Empyreal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A Whiff of Five4/4

Emir Opulentia Empyreal0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Whiff of Five
Sillage & projection: A Whiff of Five
Value for money: A Whiff of Five
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Whiff of Five

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Whiff of FiveSwiss Arabian

Emir Opulentia EmpyrealPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityA Whiff of Five

SillageA Whiff of Five

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value94

Category winnerA Whiff of FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

AmberCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNeroliLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

Ylang-YlangLavenderJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Emir Opulentia Empyreal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Whiff of FiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Whiff of Five by Swiss Arabian is a floral composition that draws heavily from classic aldehyde-heavy perfumery. This feminine scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot, settling into a powdery heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. Best suited for formal office settings or evening events during the spr…

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Emir Opulentia Empyreal by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, clean profile built on crisp citrus, floral textures, and a smooth woody base. The opening introduces tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and sunny neroli, giving an immediate sensation of fresh air and Mediterranean sunshine. As the crisp top settles, the fragrance …

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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 Whiff of Five or Emir Opulentia Empyreal?

A Whiff of Five takes 4 of 4 categories. A Whiff of Five is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; Emir Opulentia Empyreal is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose A Whiff of Five for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Emir Opulentia Empyreal for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Whiff of Five or Emir Opulentia Empyreal?

A Whiff of Five lasts longest (A Whiff of Five 80/100, Emir Opulentia Empyreal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Whiff of Five or Emir Opulentia Empyreal?

A Whiff of Five projects furthest (A Whiff of Five 83/100, Emir Opulentia Empyreal 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Whiff of Five and Emir Opulentia Empyreal smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.

Is A Whiff of Five or Emir Opulentia Empyreal better for summer or winter?

A Whiff of Five suits daytime wear; Emir Opulentia Empyreal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Whiff of Five and Emir Opulentia Empyreal?

A Whiff of Five has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber, Civet, Musk and Patchouli. Emir Opulentia Empyreal has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.