Fragrance comparison

Almas vs Empire The One

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,353 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Empire The One

Hinode

4.405 votes

Rank #51,522 LavenderAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Empire The One
Choose it for a lavender and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Almas3/4

Empire The One1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Almas
Sillage & projection: Almas
Value for money: Empire The One
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Almas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Empire The OneHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEmpire The OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

lavender100%

aquatic86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

CascalonePineappleCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberCashmeranMoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Empire The One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,353

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#51,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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Empire The One by Hinode kicks off with a bright splash of juicy pineapple, cool cardamom, and an airy marine breeze powered by Cascalone. It smells crisp and immediately welcoming, like stepping out of a hot shower into fresh morning air. As the initial splash calms down, a clean blend of aromatic lavender and snappy…

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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, Almas or Empire The One?

Almas takes 3 of 4 categories. Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes; Empire The One is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Empire The One for a lavender and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Almas or Empire The One?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Empire The One 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almas or Empire The One?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Empire The One 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almas and Empire The One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom, Geranium and Amber.

Is Almas or Empire The One better for summer or winter?

Almas suits daytime wear; Empire The One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almas and Empire The One?

Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber. Empire The One has top notes of Cascalone, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Amber, Cashmeran and Moss.