Fragrance comparison

Empire State vs Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Empire State

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #56,074 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla

The Dua Brand

3.258 votes

Rank #57,066 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire State takes 3 of 5 categories.

Empire State
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Empire State3/5

Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla
Value for money: Empire State
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Empire State
Fragranxe ranking: Empire State

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire StateMundus

Aphrodisiac Drowned in VanillaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 51%Had 24%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

13%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEmpire StateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

amber65%

soft spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotPink PepperGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamomBlackcurrant

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodAmbergrisPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

Notes

CardamomMyrrhPink PepperHeliotropeBulgarian RoseBlack CurrantTurkish RoseYlang-YlangGreen NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring43

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 15%

Men43

Unisex0

Women57

Date 38%Casual 26%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEmpire StateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire State by Mundus opens with a brisk snap of fresh ginger and tart bergamot, backed by crushed green notes and sparkling pink pepper. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A plush heart takes over, highlighting Turkish rose petals, cool green cardamom, and a dark drop of tart blackcurrant fruit. As the sc…

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Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla by The Dua Brand combines zesty fresh spices with a thick, cozy sweetness. The scent kicks off with a splash of grated ginger and bright bergamot before settling into a powdery floral heart of heliotrope and Bulgarian rose. As it rests on the skin, a generous pour of dark bourbon vanilla…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Empire State or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?

Empire State takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire State is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Empire State for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire State or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?

They last about the same: Empire State 60/100, Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Empire State or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?

Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla projects furthest (Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla 55/100, Empire State 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire State and Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Green Notes, Turkish Rose and Cardamom.

Is Empire State or Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Empire State suits evening wear; Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire State and Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla?

Empire State has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Cardamom and Blackcurrant, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Patchouli. Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla features Cardamom, Myrrh, Pink Pepper, Heliotrope and Bulgarian Rose.