Fragrance comparison

Batman vs Empire Absolut

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

5 wins

Batman

Zara

4.49135 votes

Rank #4,155 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #35,924 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Batman takes 5 of 5 categories.

Batman
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Batman5/5

Empire Absolut0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BatmanZara

Empire AbsolutHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

Category winnerBatmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

135 votes

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBatman

SillageBatman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBatmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

leather30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Leather

Base

MossTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Moss and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#35,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBatmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Batman opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a cool, damp oakmoss core. A soft layer of leather adds structure, while tonka bean smooths the edges. It functions as a lightweight aromatic citrus option for casual spring mornings, post-gym refreshes, or easy daily wear when …

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Batman or Empire Absolut?

Batman takes 5 of 5 categories. Batman is rated 4.49/5 from 135 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Batman for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Batman or Empire Absolut?

Batman lasts longest (Batman 71/100, Empire Absolut 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Batman or Empire Absolut?

Batman projects furthest (Batman 67/100, Empire Absolut 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Batman and Empire Absolut smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Moss and Tonka Bean.

Is Batman or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?

Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Batman and Empire Absolut?

Batman has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, a base of Moss and Tonka Bean. 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.