Fragrance comparison

Emperor Aurelius Noir vs Pineapple Vintage King

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Emperor Aurelius Noir

Parfums Vintage

4.0011 votes

Rank #23,833 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

97%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Pineapple Vintage King

Parfums Vintage

4.0825 votes

Rank #21,346 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pineapple Vintage King takes 3 of 6 categories.

Emperor Aurelius Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pineapple Vintage King
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emperor Aurelius Noir2/6

Pineapple Vintage King3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emperor Aurelius NoirParfums Vintage

Pineapple Vintage KingParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

4.08/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerPineapple Vintage KingRating 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

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEmperor Aurelius Noir

SillagePineapple Vintage King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value31

Category winnerEmperor Aurelius NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match97%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotBlack CurrantRoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliVanillaBirchAmbergrisMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night67

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#21,346

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPineapple Vintage KingHigher 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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Pineapple Vintage King by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around rich fruit and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple, crisp apple, and tart juniper berries. In the heart, bright bergamot and tangy black currant join soft touches of rose and jasmine. The base settles into smoky…

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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 Pineapple Vintage King?

Pineapple Vintage King takes 3 of 6 categories. Emperor Aurelius Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Pineapple Vintage King is rated 4.08/5 from 25 votes. Choose Emperor Aurelius Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pineapple Vintage King for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emperor Aurelius Noir or Pineapple Vintage King?

Emperor Aurelius Noir lasts longest (Emperor Aurelius Noir 68/100, Pineapple Vintage King 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperor Aurelius Noir or Pineapple Vintage King?

Pineapple Vintage King projects furthest (Pineapple Vintage King 75/100, Emperor Aurelius Noir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperor Aurelius Noir and Pineapple Vintage King smell similar?

Very similar: a 97% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Juniper Berries, Apple and Bergamot.

Is Emperor Aurelius Noir or Pineapple Vintage King better for summer or winter?

Emperor Aurelius Noir suits daytime wear; Pineapple Vintage King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperor Aurelius Noir and Pineapple Vintage King?

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. Pineapple Vintage King has top notes of Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Apple, heart notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Birch and Ambergris.