Fragrance comparison

Empire The One vs BGTA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Empire The One

Hinode

4.405 votes

Rank #51,522 LavenderAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #67,472 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire The One takes 4 of 4 categories.

Empire The One
Choose it for a lavender and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Empire The One4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire The OneHinode

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityEmpire The One

SillageEmpire The One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value0

Category winnerEmpire The OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aquatic86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CascalonePineappleCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberCashmeranMoss

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Ginger and Geranium. Durations are only published for Empire The One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,472

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire The OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire The One by Hinode kicks off with a bright splash of juicy pineapple, cool cardamom, and an airy marine breeze powered by Cascalone. It smells crisp and immediately welcoming, like stepping out of a hot shower into fresh morning air. As the initial splash calms down, a clean blend of aromatic lavender and snappy…

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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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 The One or BGTA?

Empire The One takes 4 of 4 categories. Empire The One is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Empire The One for a lavender and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Empire The One or BGTA?

Empire The One lasts longest (Empire The One 60/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire The One or BGTA?

Empire The One projects furthest (Empire The One 50/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire The One and BGTA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Ginger and Geranium.

Is Empire The One or BGTA better for summer or winter?

Empire The One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire The One and BGTA?

Empire The One has top notes of Cascalone, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Amber, Cashmeran and Moss. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.