Fragrance comparison

Emperor Aurelius Noir vs Duke

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Emperor Aurelius Noir

Parfums Vintage

4.0011 votes

Rank #23,833 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Duke

Lui Niche

3.205 votes

Rank #68,223 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emperor Aurelius Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Emperor Aurelius Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Duke
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Emperor Aurelius Noir3/4

Duke1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emperor Aurelius NoirParfums Vintage

DukeLui Niche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityEmperor Aurelius Noir

SillageEmperor Aurelius Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDukeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotRoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchPatchouliAmbergrisMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotApplePineapple

Heart

JasmineBirchRose

Base

PatchouliMuskVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Emperor Aurelius Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#68,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmperor Aurelius NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperor Aurelius Noir by Parfums Vintage is a woody and fruity fragrance built around crisp tartness and dry woods. The scent opens with a burst of sweet pineapple, crisp apple, and aromatic juniper berries. In the center, bergamot joins soft rose and jasmine to bring a light floral balance. The base provides a sturdy…

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Duke by Lui Niche is a sharp, fruit-forward scent for men that highlights apple and pineapple notes. It settles into a woody base of patchouli and musk, offering a clean profile. This fragrance performs best during daytime hours in the spring or summer, making it a functional choice for office wear or casual weekend o…

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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, Emperor Aurelius Noir or Duke?

Emperor Aurelius Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Emperor Aurelius Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Duke is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Emperor Aurelius Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Duke for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Emperor Aurelius Noir or Duke?

Emperor Aurelius Noir lasts longest (Emperor Aurelius Noir 68/100, Duke 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperor Aurelius Noir or Duke?

Emperor Aurelius Noir projects furthest (Emperor Aurelius Noir 59/100, Duke 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperor Aurelius Noir and Duke smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Emperor Aurelius Noir or Duke better for summer or winter?

Emperor Aurelius Noir suits daytime wear; Duke suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperor Aurelius Noir and Duke?

Emperor Aurelius Noir has top notes of Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Apple, heart notes of Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Birch, Patchouli, Ambergris and Musk. Duke has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Birch and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Ambergris.