Fragrance comparison

Deep Sense Black vs The Emperor

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

Deep Sense Black

Prime Collection

3.8228 votes

Rank #27,500 LavenderFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #34,638 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Emperor takes 3 of 4 categories.

Deep Sense Black
Choose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Emperor
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Deep Sense Black1/4

The Emperor3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Emperor
Sillage & projection: The Emperor
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Emperor
Fragranxe ranking: Deep Sense Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep Sense BlackPrime Collection

The EmperorCenturion Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 63%Had 18%Want 20%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fruity92%

mossy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Pineapple

Base4 to 7 hours

Moss

Top20-30 mins

PineapplePeachBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskPatchouliMoss

Category winnerThe EmperorLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall74

Winter58

Day79

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex0

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#34,638

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDeep Sense BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Sense Black by Prime Collection is a focused aromatic fruity fragrance built around a crisp, classic barbershop structure. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart lemon alongside herbaceous lavender, creating an immediate clean and brisk presence. As the initial sharpness calms, a sweet and juicy pineapple not…

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The Emperor by Centurion Parfums is an aromatic fruity blend centered on sun-drenched pineapple and ripe peach. Sprayed on skin, it delivers an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft heart of powdery iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm tonka bean, pat…

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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, Deep Sense Black or The Emperor?

The Emperor takes 3 of 4 categories. Deep Sense Black is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Deep Sense Black for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Emperor for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Sense Black or The Emperor?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, Deep Sense Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Sense Black or The Emperor?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, Deep Sense Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Sense Black and The Emperor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple and Moss.

Is Deep Sense Black or The Emperor better for summer or winter?

Deep Sense Black suits evening wear; The Emperor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Sense Black and The Emperor?

Deep Sense Black has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, a base of Moss. The Emperor has top notes of Pineapple, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli and Moss.