Fragrance comparison

Emperor Extrait vs Emperor Aurelius Noir

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 290 ratings analysed

6 wins

Emperor Extrait

Parfums Vintage

4.40279 votes

Rank #2,106 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 Extrait takes 6 of 6 categories.

Emperor Extrait
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 Extrait6/6

Emperor Aurelius Noir0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emperor ExtraitParfums Vintage

Emperor Aurelius NoirParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

279 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmperor Extrait

SillageEmperor Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value46

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotJasmineRose

Base6 to 9 hours

BirchMuskAmbergrisPatchouliVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJuniper BerriesApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

BergamotRoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchPatchouliAmbergrisMuskVanilla

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitLongest dry-down: 6 to 9 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall85

Winter70

Day100

Night90

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women1

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#23,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEmperor ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperor Extrait by Parfums Vintage is a concentrated woody floral musk fragrance built around crisp fruit and dark, smoky woods. The opening delivers a distinct burst of tart pineapple, crisp apple, and aromatic juniper berries. As the initial brightness settles, a floral heart of jasmine and rose emerges alongside ze…

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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 Extrait or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Extrait takes 6 of 6 categories. Emperor Extrait is rated 4.40/5 from 279 votes; Emperor Aurelius Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Emperor Extrait 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 Extrait or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Extrait lasts longest (Emperor Extrait 77/100, Emperor Aurelius Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperor Extrait or Emperor Aurelius Noir?

Emperor Extrait projects furthest (Emperor Extrait 68/100, Emperor Aurelius Noir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperor Extrait 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 Extrait or Emperor Aurelius Noir better for summer or winter?

Emperor Extrait suits daytime wear; Emperor Aurelius Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperor Extrait and Emperor Aurelius Noir?

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