Empire Absolut vs Est. 1962 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire Absolut takes 4 of 4 categories.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Est. 1962 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire Absolut4/4
Est. 1962 Man0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire Absolut
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Empire Absolut
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empire Absolut
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire AbsolutHinodeEst. 1962 ManTom TailorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
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
11%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpire Absolut
SillageEmpire Absolut
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%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match68%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
Top
LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegCardamom
Heart
VioletGeranium
Base
AmberMuskMossSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
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#39,493
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,354
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Tom Tailor Est. 1962 Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin orange, immediately backed by the herbal clean of lavender. As the fragrance settles, a cooler violet leaf texture emerges alongside nutmeg, shifting the scent from a bright citrus splash to a dry, aromatic woody profile. It sits close to the skin…
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 Est. 1962 Man?
Empire Absolut takes 4 of 4 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Est. 1962 Man is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Est. 1962 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Est. 1962 Man?
Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Est. 1962 Man?
Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire Absolut and Est. 1962 Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Empire Absolut or Est. 1962 Man better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Est. 1962 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Est. 1962 Man?
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. Est. 1962 Man has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.
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