Fragrance comparison

Empire Absolut vs Spritz Veneziano

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

4 wins

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #36,008 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Spritz Veneziano

Tuttotondo · 2020

4.0073 votes

Rank #18,572 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Absolut takes 4 of 6 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.
Spritz Veneziano
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Empire Absolut4/6

Spritz Veneziano2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire AbsolutHinode

Spritz VenezianoTuttotondo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

4.00/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

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

26%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmpire Absolut

SillageEmpire Absolut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSpritz VenezianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

vanilla100%

citrus88%

powdery77%

sweet65%

musky53%

amber42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiChampagne

Heart2-3 hrs

OrangeRosemaryDavana

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskAmberMoss

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring84

Summer100

Fall45

Winter22

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Casual 39%Party 25%Work 20%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews5

Category winnerSpritz VenezianoHigher 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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Tuttotondo Spritz Veneziano delivers the unmistakable effervescence of a chilled Venetian terrace aperitivo. The initial blast releases a sharp solvent lift before settling into bubbly champagne, zesty lemon, and pine-tinged elemi. It fizzes with immediate citrus energy. Soon, a juicy orange note emerges alongside her…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Empire Absolut or Spritz Veneziano?

Empire Absolut takes 4 of 6 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Spritz Veneziano is rated 4.00/5 from 73 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 Spritz Veneziano for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Spritz Veneziano?

Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Spritz Veneziano 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Spritz Veneziano?

Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Spritz Veneziano 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire Absolut and Spritz Veneziano smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include elemi, Orange, Rosemary and Moss.

Is Empire Absolut or Spritz Veneziano better for summer or winter?

Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Spritz Veneziano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Spritz Veneziano?

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. Spritz Veneziano has top notes of Lemon, elemi and Champagne, heart notes of Orange, Rosemary and Davana, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Moss.