Fragrance comparison

Empire vs Xtreme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 320 ratings analysed

6 wins

Empire

Hinode

3.84221 votes

Rank #10,381 GreenAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Xtreme

O Boticário

3.4199 votes

Rank #23,329 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Empire
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xtreme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Empire6/7

Xtreme1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmpireHinode

XtremeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 21%Had 75%Want 4%

Category winnerEmpireRating 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

12%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerEmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityEmpire

SillageEmpire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value68

Category winnerXtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both green, aromatic 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

Green NotesAmalfi LemonGrapefruitPineappleBergamot

Heart

LavenderRosemaryTarragonFreesiaMagnoliaGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Bergamot, Green Notes and Freesia. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmpireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex10

Women4

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#23,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Xtreme by O Boticário is a bright, easygoing aromatic citrus fragrance that kicks off with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon, juicy grapefruit, and crisp green leaves. As the sunny opening settles, clean lavender and light herbal rosemary soften the citrus punch, blending into a warm background of cedar-like sandalwood a…

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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 Xtreme?

Empire takes 6 of 7 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; Xtreme is rated 3.41/5 from 99 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xtreme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Empire or Xtreme?

Empire lasts longest (Empire 68/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire or Xtreme?

Empire projects furthest (Empire 62/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire and Xtreme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Green Notes and Freesia.

Is Empire or Xtreme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Xtreme 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 Xtreme?

Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber. Xtreme has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Tarragon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Tonka Bean.