Fragrance comparison

Emperium vs Irth

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Emperium

Qhue

4.333 votes

Rank #55,044 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,569 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories.

Emperium
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Emperium0/4

Irth4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmperiumQhue

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AmberPaperClayInkSpices

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeItalian CypressCitrus

Base6-10+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaGuaiac WoodTonka BeanAmbergrisMuskLabdanum

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmber, Spices, Madagascar Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Emperium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Work 28%Party 19%Casual 18%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperium by Qhue opens with an intriguing clash of fresh stationery and culinary heat. The first spray reveals textured paper, cool mineral clay, and dark drafting ink spiked with cracked spices. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly deepens into roasted coffee beans, resinous Italian cypress, and a splash of bright …

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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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, Emperium or Irth?

Irth takes 4 of 4 categories. Emperium is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Emperium for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Emperium or Irth?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Emperium 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperium or Irth?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Emperium 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperium and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Amber, Spices, Madagascar Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.

Is Emperium or Irth better for summer or winter?

Emperium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperium and Irth?

Emperium has top notes of Amber, Paper, Clay and Ink, heart notes of Coffee, Italian Cypress and Citrus, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.