Empire Absolut vs Silver Wolf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire Absolut takes 4 of 5 categories.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Silver WolfChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Empire Absolut4/5
Silver Wolf1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire Absolut
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Silver Wolf
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Empire Absolut
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empire Absolut
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire AbsolutHinodeSilver WolfDiane CastelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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 winnerSilver WolfBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
citrus100%
marine83%
amber65%
salty48%
aquatic30%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart2 to 3 hours
Aquatic notesLavenderGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberPatchouliVetiverMoss
Category winnerEmpire AbsolutLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
Spring86
Summer100
Fall57
Winter43
Day100
Night83
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#37,992
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,292
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Silver Wolf by Diane Castel presents a crisp woody aquatic profile that opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, backed by the slightly resinous pine snap of elemi. The heart quickly moves into breezy aquatic notes paired with clean lavender and herbaceous geranium, delivering a cooling, barbershop-f…
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 Silver Wolf?
Empire Absolut takes 4 of 5 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Silver Wolf is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Silver Wolf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Silver Wolf?
Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Silver Wolf 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Silver Wolf?
Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Silver Wolf 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire Absolut and Silver Wolf smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include elemi, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Empire Absolut or Silver Wolf better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Silver Wolf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Silver Wolf?
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. Silver Wolf has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Moss.
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