Fragrance comparison

Cellmen vs Empire Absolut

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Cellmen

Cellcosmet

4.007 votes

Rank #55,815 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #35,651 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Absolut takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cellmen
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cellmen0/5

Empire Absolut4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CellmenCellcosmet

Empire AbsolutHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEmpire Absolut

SillageEmpire Absolut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value61

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonRosemaryBasilOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Spicy NotesLavenderPine TreeJuniperGeraniumResins

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliMossAmber

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

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#55,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cellmen by Cellcosmet delivers a sharp, bracing blast of alpine air. It wakes you up immediately. Tart lemon zest clashes against pungent rosemary and crushed basil right out of the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, that sharp citrus snap softens into a clean heart of mountain pine tree, crisp juniper, and herbal lavende…

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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, Cellmen or Empire Absolut?

Empire Absolut takes 4 of 5 categories. Cellmen is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cellmen for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cellmen or Empire Absolut?

Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Cellmen 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cellmen or Empire Absolut?

Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Cellmen 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cellmen and Empire Absolut smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Cellmen or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?

Cellmen suits daytime wear; Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cellmen and Empire Absolut?

Cellmen has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Lavender, Pine Tree and Juniper, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Amber. 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.