Empire Absolut vs Black Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Empire Absolut2/5
Black Intense2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Black Intense
- Value for money
- Empire Absolut
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empire Absolut
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire AbsolutHinodeBlack IntenseMorrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Intense
SillageBlack Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmpire AbsolutBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEmpire AbsolutHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…
Reviews →Black Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…
Reviews →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, Empire Absolut or Black Intense?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Black Intense?
They last about the same: Black Intense 70/100, Empire Absolut 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Black Intense?
Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, Empire Absolut 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire Absolut and Black Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.
Is Empire Absolut or Black Intense better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Black Intense?
Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli. Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.
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