Empire Absolut vs Neuquen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire Absolut takes 3 of 4 categories.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
NeuquenChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire Absolut3/4
Neuquen1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire Absolut
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Neuquen
- 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 AbsolutHinodeNeuquenJAFRAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
4.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 55%Had 35%Want 10%
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
56%Like
11%Ok
0%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 winnerNeuquenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
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
NutmegBlack PepperBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Red AppleLavenderHerbal NotesGeranium
Base
SandalowoodAmberMuskPatchouliCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Black Pepper. 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
Summer50
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night17
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#40,899
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 →Neuquen by JAFRA is a woody, spicy fragrance for men launched in 2012. It opens with a punch of nutmeg and black pepper, settling into a heart of crisp red apple and herbal notes. This versatile scent rests on a warm foundation of sandalwood, cedar, and moss, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during …
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 Neuquen?
Empire Absolut takes 3 of 4 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Neuquen is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Neuquen for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Neuquen?
Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Neuquen 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Neuquen?
Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Neuquen 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire Absolut and Neuquen smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Black Pepper.
Is Empire Absolut or Neuquen better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Neuquen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Neuquen?
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. Neuquen has top notes of Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Red Apple, Lavender, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.
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