Fragrance comparison

Cretus vs Emperor Extrait

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 468 ratings analysed

Cretus

LPDO

3.52189 votes

Rank #10,330 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Emperor Extrait

Parfums Vintage

4.40279 votes

Rank #2,106 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emperor Extrait takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cretus
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Emperor Extrait
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cretus1/7

Emperor Extrait6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CretusLPDO

Emperor ExtraitParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 26%

4.40/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

33%Like

24%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

68%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

279 votes

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEmperor Extrait

SillageEmperor Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCretusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fruity, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleBlack CurrantApple

Heart

BirchJasmineJuniper BerriesPatchouli

Base

AmbergrisMuskOakmossVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotJasmineRose

Base6 to 9 hours

BirchMuskAmbergrisPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Apple and Birch. Durations are only published for Emperor Extrait, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall85

Winter70

Day100

Night90

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

Men91

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cretus by LPDO is a crisp, fruity fragrance for both women and men. It features a bright opening of pineapple and bergamot, leading into a heart of birch and juniper berries. This scent relies on base notes of oakmoss and musk, creating a clean, casual profile perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or casual office …

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Emperor Extrait by Parfums Vintage is a concentrated woody floral musk fragrance built around crisp fruit and dark, smoky woods. The opening delivers a distinct burst of tart pineapple, crisp apple, and aromatic juniper berries. As the initial brightness settles, a floral heart of jasmine and rose emerges alongside ze…

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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, Cretus or Emperor Extrait?

Emperor Extrait takes 6 of 7 categories. Cretus is rated 3.52/5 from 189 votes; Emperor Extrait is rated 4.40/5 from 279 votes. Choose Cretus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Emperor Extrait for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cretus or Emperor Extrait?

Emperor Extrait lasts longest (Emperor Extrait 77/100, Cretus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cretus or Emperor Extrait?

Emperor Extrait projects furthest (Emperor Extrait 68/100, Cretus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cretus and Emperor Extrait smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Apple and Birch.

Is Cretus or Emperor Extrait better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cretus is the stronger pick. For winter, Emperor Extrait is the stronger pick. Emperor Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cretus and Emperor Extrait?

Cretus has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Juniper Berries and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Oakmoss and Vanilla. Emperor Extrait has top notes of Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Apple, heart notes of Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Birch, Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli.