Fragrance comparison

Dolby Woman vs The Emperor

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Dolby Woman

Chris Adams

4.504 votes

Rank #46,655 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #32,464 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Emperor takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dolby Woman
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Emperor
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dolby Woman0/4

The Emperor4/4

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: The Emperor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dolby WomanChris Adams

The EmperorCenturion Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

honey77%

white floral69%

woody61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachMignonetteAldehydesBlack CurrantMelonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyRoseIris

Base6-8 hrs

HoneyCedarWhite Musk

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Date 26%Party 23%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,464

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe EmperorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dolby Woman by Chris Adams starts with an immediate flash of solvent and alcohol that evaporates within three minutes, leaving behind juicy sliced melon, crisp pineapple, and sweet peach. A soapy aldehyde fizz gives the top notes an energetic lift like luxury bath soap. As body heat warms the skin, dewy lotus petals, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dolby Woman or The Emperor?

The Emperor takes 4 of 4 categories. Dolby Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dolby Woman for a sweet and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Emperor for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dolby Woman or The Emperor?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, Dolby Woman 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dolby Woman or The Emperor?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, Dolby Woman 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dolby Woman and The Emperor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Pineapple, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Dolby Woman or The Emperor better for summer or winter?

Dolby Woman suits daytime wear; The Emperor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dolby Woman and The Emperor?

Dolby Woman has top notes of Peach, Mignonette, Aldehydes and Black Currant, heart notes of Lotus, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Cedar and White Musk. 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.