Fragrance comparison

Empire Icon vs Ighraa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Empire Icon

Hinode

4.4025 votes

Rank #31,530 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Ighraa

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.504 votes

Rank #36,540 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Icon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Empire Icon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ighraa
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Empire Icon3/4

Ighraa1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire IconHinode

IghraaAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEmpire Icon

SillageEmpire Icon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIghraaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

cinnamon65%

lavender56%

amber100%

lavender92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

elemiBlack PepperCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegLavenderGingerOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarGaiac WoodLabdanumClearwood

Top

GrapefruitPineappleCardamomTobaccoBlack PepperCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

LavenderIrisCoffeePatchouli

Base

BenzoinLabdanumVanillaHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Empire Icon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer6

Fall94

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,530

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEmpire IconHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire Icon by Hinode opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper and tart grapefruit, instantly warmed by spicy cinnamon and resinous elemi. Within minutes, the zesty sharpness settles into an aromatic core of French lavender, fresh grated ginger, and sweet orange blossom, giving the scent a balanced barbershop-m…

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Ighraa opens with a sharp mix of grapefruit, pineapple, cardamom, pepper and tobacco, then settles into a smoother heart where lavender, iris and coffee give it a creamy, powdery warmth. It reads masculine, spicy and amber-heavy, with a richer style that may suit evenings, cooler weather, and anyone who likes bold mod…

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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 Icon or Ighraa?

Empire Icon takes 3 of 4 categories. Empire Icon is rated 4.40/5 from 25 votes; Ighraa is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Empire Icon for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ighraa for a amber and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Empire Icon or Ighraa?

Empire Icon lasts longest (Empire Icon 73/100, Ighraa 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire Icon or Ighraa?

Empire Icon projects furthest (Empire Icon 63/100, Ighraa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire Icon and Ighraa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Nutmeg.

Is Empire Icon or Ighraa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Empire Icon and Ighraa?

Empire Icon has top notes of elemi, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Gaiac Wood, Labdanum and Clearwood. Ighraa has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Cardamom and Tobacco, heart notes of Lavender, Iris, Coffee and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Haitian Vetiver.