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Dimitri Redvolution vs Empressa Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 524 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dimitri Redvolution takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Dimitri Redvolution

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Empressa Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dimitri Redvolution5/7
Empressa Eau de Parfum2/7
Ratings & consensus
Dimitri Redvolution
Community sentiment
Dimitri Redvolution
Longevity
Empressa Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Dimitri Redvolution
Value for money
Dimitri Redvolution
Versatility
Dimitri Redvolution
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Empressa Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dimitri RedvolutionO Boticário
Empressa Eau de ParfumPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 18%Had 62%Want 20%
3.82/ 5 · 489 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

35 votes

38%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityEmpressa Eau de Parfum

SillageDimitri Redvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value36
Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
citrus86%
fresh spicy72%
balsamic58%
sweet44%
woody30%
citrus100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
LavenderCedarCardamom
Base
OpoponaxAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
Blood OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
DewberryPeachRoseBlack CurrantNeroliGeraniumCardamomNutmeg
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVanillaAmberOlibanumMaltolCacao
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring87
Summer40
Fall67
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter45
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDimitri RedvolutionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
Men3
Unisex13
Women84
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,648

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,678

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerEmpressa Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimitri Redvolution by O Boticário delivers a welcoming blend of zesty citrus, lively spice, and comforting warmth. It opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by a distinct kick of freshly cracked black pepper. As the bright opening settles, clean French lavender and aromatic cardamom …

Reviews →

Empressa Eau de Parfum is a polished fruity patchouli with a bright orange opening, soft peach, rose, and a warmer base of sandalwood, musk, amber, vanilla, and cacao. On skin it often reads elegant, sweet-fresh, and mature, with a fruitchouli style many wearers compare to Coco Mademoiselle. It suits shoppers who like…

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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, Dimitri Redvolution or Empressa Eau de Parfum?

Dimitri Redvolution takes 5 of 7 categories. Dimitri Redvolution is rated 4.31/5 from 35 votes; Empressa Eau de Parfum is rated 3.82/5 from 489 votes. Choose Dimitri Redvolution for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Empressa Eau de Parfum for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dimitri Redvolution or Empressa Eau de Parfum?

Empressa Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Empressa Eau de Parfum 68/100, Dimitri Redvolution 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimitri Redvolution or Empressa Eau de Parfum?

Dimitri Redvolution projects furthest (Dimitri Redvolution 63/100, Empressa Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimitri Redvolution and Empressa Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Dimitri Redvolution or Empressa Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dimitri Redvolution is the stronger pick. For winter, Dimitri Redvolution is the stronger pick. Dimitri Redvolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dimitri Redvolution and Empressa Eau de Parfum?

Dimitri Redvolution has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Empressa Eau de Parfum has top notes of Blood Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Dewberry, Peach, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.

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