Fragrance comparison

Dasman vs Empress of Fashion

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dasman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27121 votes

Rank #5,667 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Empress of Fashion

Diana Vreeland

4.2143 votes

Rank #13,461 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dasman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dasman
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Empress of Fashion
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dasman4/7

Empress of Fashion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DasmanBoadicea the Victorious

Empress of FashionDiana Vreeland

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

4.21/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerDasmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

18%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

121 votes

51%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerEmpress of FashionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDasman

SillageDasman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEmpress of FashionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

oud77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

fruity92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderSaffronGeranium

Heart

Turkish RoseRoseNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliOlibanumAmberVetiver

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperCassis

Heart3-4 hrs

Turkish RoseBlack CurrantGeraniumMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Geranium, Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Empress of Fashion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerEmpress of FashionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex46

Women13

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#13,461

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDasmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dasman opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and herbaceous lavender before deep Turkish rose and bittersweet saffron take over the core. The initial citrus spark softens quickly as dense agarwood and dark patchouli build a solid, resinous base on skin. Subtle threads of earthy cypriol and cool geranium prevent the flo…

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Diana Vreeland Empress of Fashion makes an unapologetic first impression. It hits your skin with a pungent crackle of saffron, sharp cassis, and fizzy pink pepper that commands attention immediately. Do not panic during the first three minutes of solvent bite. Once the alcohol flashes away, a velvety Turkish rose emer…

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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, Dasman or Empress of Fashion?

Dasman takes 4 of 7 categories. Dasman is rated 4.27/5 from 121 votes; Empress of Fashion is rated 4.21/5 from 43 votes. Choose Dasman for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Empress of Fashion for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dasman or Empress of Fashion?

Dasman lasts longest (Dasman 84/100, Empress of Fashion 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dasman or Empress of Fashion?

Projection is very close: Dasman 75/100, Empress of Fashion 74/100 for sillage.

Do Dasman and Empress of Fashion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Geranium, Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Dasman or Empress of Fashion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dasman is the stronger pick. For winter, Dasman is the stronger pick. Empress of Fashion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dasman and Empress of Fashion?

Dasman has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Empress of Fashion has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Cassis, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Currant, Geranium and Mimosa, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.