Fragrance comparison

Empire Absolut vs Voyager

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #39,876 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Voyager

Royal Cosmetic

—0 votes

Rank #75,433 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Absolut takes 2 of 2 categories.

Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Voyager
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character.

Empire Absolut2/2

Voyager0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 AbsolutHinode

VoyagerRoyal Cosmetic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

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 = shared

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotSpicy Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryIrisNutmegWhite Pepper

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliMossWoody Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day19

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutHigher 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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Voyager by Royal Cosmetic opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian bergamot paired with dry, peppery spices that immediately wake up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic blend of garden rosemary, earthy iris, and grated nutmeg. The iris introduces a clean, cool, lightly powdery f…

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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.

Do Empire Absolut and Voyager smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Rosemary and Moss.

Is Empire Absolut or Voyager better for summer or winter?

Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Voyager?

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. Voyager has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rosemary, Iris, Nutmeg and White Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Woody Notes.