Fragrance comparison

Empire vs Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

2 wins

Empire

Hinode

3.84221 votes

Rank #10,416 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #79,563 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire takes 2 of 2 categories.

Empire
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Empire2/2

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmpireHinode

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

221 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEmpire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TarragonBasilBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesJasmineFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Empire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day100

Night91

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex10

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#79,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire by Hinode is an aromatic green cologne built on the crisp contrast between zesty Mediterranean citrus and garden-fresh herbs. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of tart bergamot, peppery basil, and bittersweet tarragon, creating an aroma reminiscent of crushed culinary greens under the morning sun. A…

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Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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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 or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Empire takes 2 of 2 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which projects more, Empire or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Empire projects furthest (Empire 62/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Empire or Amalfi Mandarin Aqua better for summer or winter?

Empire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire and Amalfi Mandarin Aqua?

Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.