Fragrance comparison

Drownning in Belgian Choco vs Empire State

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Drownning in Belgian Choco

The Dua Brand

3.333 votes

Rank #64,767 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Empire State

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #56,074 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drownning in Belgian Choco takes 2 of 4 categories.

Drownning in Belgian Choco
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Empire State
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Drownning in Belgian Choco2/4

Empire State1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Drownning in Belgian Choco
Value for money: Drownning in Belgian Choco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Empire State

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drownning in Belgian ChocoThe Dua Brand

Empire StateMundus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDrownning in Belgian Choco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDrownning in Belgian ChocoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChocolateAlmondPlumVanillaCaramelBergamotGreen NotesIndian GingerPink PepperBlack CurrantTurkish RoseCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotPink PepperGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamomBlackcurrant

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodAmbergrisPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Bergamot, Green Notes and Indian Ginger. Durations are only published for Empire State, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire StateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drownning in Belgian Choco leans into a rich chocolate idea, but it is not a simple dessert scent. Fruity plum and black currant, warm spice, woods, vanilla and musk give it a darker, more textured feel than the name suggests. It suits shoppers who want a sweet gourmand with spice and wood underneath. The profile can …

Reviews →

Empire State by Mundus opens with a brisk snap of fresh ginger and tart bergamot, backed by crushed green notes and sparkling pink pepper. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A plush heart takes over, highlighting Turkish rose petals, cool green cardamom, and a dark drop of tart blackcurrant fruit. As the sc…

Reviews →

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, Drownning in Belgian Choco or Empire State?

Drownning in Belgian Choco takes 2 of 4 categories. Drownning in Belgian Choco is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Empire State is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Drownning in Belgian Choco for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Empire State for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drownning in Belgian Choco or Empire State?

They last about the same: Drownning in Belgian Choco 60/100, Empire State 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Drownning in Belgian Choco or Empire State?

Drownning in Belgian Choco projects furthest (Drownning in Belgian Choco 75/100, Empire State 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drownning in Belgian Choco and Empire State smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Bergamot, Green Notes and Indian Ginger.

Is Drownning in Belgian Choco or Empire State better for summer or winter?

Empire State suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drownning in Belgian Choco and Empire State?

Drownning in Belgian Choco features Chocolate, Almond, Plum, Vanilla and Caramel. Empire State has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Cardamom and Blackcurrant, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Patchouli.