Fragrance comparison

Emperor Eau de Parfum vs Emperor Aurelius Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

6 wins

Emperor Eau de Parfum

Parfums Vintage

4.32151 votes

Rank #4,808 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

100%scent match

Very similar

Emperor Aurelius Noir

Parfums Vintage

4.0011 votes

Rank #23,833 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emperor Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 6 categories.

Emperor Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emperor Aurelius Noir
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Emperor Eau de Parfum6/6

Emperor Aurelius Noir0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emperor Eau de ParfumParfums Vintage

Emperor Aurelius NoirParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerEmperor Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

55%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmperor Eau de Parfum

SillageEmperor Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

Category winnerEmperor Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match100%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotJasmineRose

Base6 to 8 hours

BirchMuskPatchouliAmbergrisVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotRoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchPatchouliAmbergrisMuskVanilla

Category winnerEmperor Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall82

Winter69

Day100

Night78

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,808

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#23,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEmperor Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperor Eau de Parfum by Parfums Vintage delivers a bright, fruity punch built around ripe pineapple, crisp apple, and tart juniper berries. As the initial spray settles, middle notes of fresh bergamot, clean jasmine, and subtle rose soften the sharp edges without losing momentum. The base brings dry birch, earthy pat…

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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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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 Eau de Parfum or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 6 categories. Emperor Eau de Parfum is rated 4.32/5 from 151 votes; Emperor Aurelius Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Emperor Eau de Parfum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emperor Aurelius Noir for a fruity and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emperor Eau de Parfum or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Emperor Eau de Parfum 73/100, Emperor Aurelius Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperor Eau de Parfum or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Emperor Eau de Parfum 65/100, Emperor Aurelius Noir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperor Eau de Parfum and Emperor Aurelius Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 100% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Juniper Berries, Apple and Bergamot.

Is Emperor Eau de Parfum or Emperor Aurelius Noir better for summer or winter?

Emperor Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Emperor Aurelius Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperor Eau de Parfum and Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Eau de Parfum has top notes of Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Apple, heart notes of Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Birch, Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris. 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.