Fragrance comparison

Empire Absolut vs Perry Ellis Citron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #39,876 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Perry Ellis Citron

Perry Ellis

3.9454 votes

Rank #17,772 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Absolut takes 3 of 5 categories.

Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Perry Ellis Citron
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Empire Absolut3/5

Perry Ellis Citron2/5

Ratings & consensus: Empire Absolut
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Empire Absolut
Sillage & projection: Empire Absolut
Value for money: Perry Ellis Citron
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perry Ellis Citron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire AbsolutHinode

Perry Ellis CitronPerry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 52%Had 20%Want 28%

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

19%Love

69%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEmpire Absolut

SillageEmpire Absolut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPerry Ellis CitronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

musky69%

anis61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

Top

Star AniseBergamotMandarin OrangeGranny Smith apple

Heart

GeraniumRosemaryBlack PepperLavender

Base

MuskTeak WoodAmbroxanCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,772

PerfumerGil Clavien

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPerry Ellis CitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire 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…

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Perry Ellis Citron opens with a crisp burst of Granny Smith apple, bergamot, and sharp star anise that immediately grabs your attention on warm spring mornings. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender merge with black pepper, steering the profile away from simple citrus towards a green, spicy…

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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, Empire Absolut or Perry Ellis Citron?

Empire Absolut takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Perry Ellis Citron is rated 3.94/5 from 54 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perry Ellis Citron for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Perry Ellis Citron?

Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Perry Ellis Citron 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Perry Ellis Citron?

Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Perry Ellis Citron 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire Absolut and Perry Ellis Citron smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lavender.

Is Empire Absolut or Perry Ellis Citron better for summer or winter?

Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Perry Ellis Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Perry Ellis Citron?

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. Perry Ellis Citron has top notes of Star Anise, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Black Pepper and Lavender, a base of Musk, Teak Wood, Ambroxan and Cedar.