Arabia vs Empire Absolut
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabia takes 3 of 5 categories.
ArabiaChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arabia3/5
Empire Absolut2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Empire Absolut
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia
- Sillage & projection
- Arabia
- Value for money
- Empire Absolut
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arabia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArabiaRichouliEmpire AbsolutHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
Category winnerEmpire AbsolutRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
18%Like
6%Ok
24%Dislike
18%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabia
SillageArabia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmpire AbsolutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiBlack Pepper
Heart
Cashmere WoodGeraniumLicoriceRose
Base
Guaiac WoodHoneyCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet
InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer17
Fall100
Winter58
Day83
Night100
Spring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,844
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#39,493
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArabiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia opens with peppery elemi, then settles into a woody rose with a slightly resinous, earthy feel. The honey and patchouli in the base soften the dry woods without turning it into a dessert scent. It reads unisex, leans warm and spiced, and makes the most sense in cooler weather or evening wear. Sample first if yo…
Reviews →Empire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…
Reviews →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, Arabia or Empire Absolut?
Arabia takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia is rated 3.45/5 from 26 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Arabia for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia or Empire Absolut?
Arabia lasts longest (Arabia 78/100, Empire Absolut 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia or Empire Absolut?
Arabia projects furthest (Arabia 75/100, Empire Absolut 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia and Empire Absolut smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Arabia or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?
Arabia suits evening wear; Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia and Empire Absolut?
Arabia has top notes of elemi and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Geranium, Licorice and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Honey, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli.
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