Empire vs Sculpture
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sculpture takes 6 of 7 categories.
EmpireChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SculptureChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Empire1/7
Sculpture6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sculpture
- Community sentiment
- Sculpture
- Longevity
- Sculpture
- Sillage & projection
- Sculpture
- Value for money
- Sculpture
- Versatility
- Empire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sculpture
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EmpireHinodeSculptureNikosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,043 votes
Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%
Category winnerSculptureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
221 votes
42%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
553 votes
Category winnerSculptureMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySculpture
SillageSculpture
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSculptureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
amber69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
anis77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
TarragonBasilBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Green NotesJasmineFreesia
Base5-7 hrs
MuskAmber
Top
TarragonPeachLemonGreen NotesBergamotFreesia
Heart
Ylang-YlangOrris RootOrchidJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesTarragon, Bergamot, Green Notes and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Empire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEmpireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,381
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#224
PerfumerJean-Francois Latty
Launched—
Reviews214
Category winnerSculptureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire 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…
Reviews →Sculpture by Nikos is an aromatic oriental floral launched in 1994. It opens with vibrant tarragon, peach, and lemon before settling into a warm, powdery heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine. The base features a distinctive blend of vanilla, benzoin, and sandalwood. This fragrance performs well during spring days, offerin…
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 or Sculpture?
Sculpture takes 6 of 7 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; Sculpture is rated 4.19/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sculpture for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Empire or Sculpture?
Sculpture lasts longest (Sculpture 76/100, Empire 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire or Sculpture?
Sculpture projects furthest (Sculpture 70/100, Empire 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire and Sculpture smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Green Notes and Jasmine.
Is Empire or Sculpture better for summer or winter?
For summer, Empire is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire is the stronger pick. Empire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire and Sculpture?
Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber. Sculpture has top notes of Tarragon, Peach, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Benzoin.
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