Fragrance comparison

Empire State vs Drowning In Oolong Tea

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Empire State

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #56,074 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Drowning In Oolong Tea

The Dua Brand

4.437 votes

Rank #33,203 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Oolong Tea takes 5 of 5 categories.

Empire State
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Drowning In Oolong Tea
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Empire State0/5

Drowning In Oolong Tea5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire StateMundus

Drowning In Oolong TeaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Oolong Tea

SillageDrowning In Oolong Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDrowning In Oolong TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

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

Mandarin OrangeCardamomVanillaPink PepperTeaFigBenzoinGingerTurkish RoseSandalwoodNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning In Oolong TeaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Casual 37%Work 28%Date 23%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDrowning In Oolong TeaHigher 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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Drowning In Oolong Tea by The Dua Brand delivers a bright, comforting blend of juicy mandarin orange, soothing black tea, and creamy vanilla. The first spray opens with zesty bergamot and spicy ginger, smelling just like fresh citrus peels bruised over a steaming mug. As the sharpness softens, gentle green notes and 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Empire State or Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Drowning In Oolong Tea takes 5 of 5 categories. Empire State is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Drowning In Oolong Tea is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Empire State for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Oolong Tea for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire State or Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Drowning In Oolong Tea lasts longest (Drowning In Oolong Tea 64/100, Empire State 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire State or Drowning In Oolong Tea?

Drowning In Oolong Tea projects furthest (Drowning In Oolong Tea 55/100, Empire State 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire State and Drowning In Oolong Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose and Cardamom.

Is Empire State or Drowning In Oolong Tea better for summer or winter?

Empire State suits evening wear; Drowning In Oolong Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire State and Drowning In Oolong Tea?

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. Drowning In Oolong Tea features Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Tea.