Fragrance comparison

Empire The One vs Homem Zero Grau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Empire The One

Hinode

4.405 votes

Rank #51,522 LavenderAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Homem Zero Grau

Natura

4.4831 votes

Rank #32,195 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 4 categories.

Empire The One
Choose it for a lavender and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Zero Grau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Empire The One0/4

Homem Zero Grau4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire The OneHinode

Homem Zero GrauNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%

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

65%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityHomem Zero Grau

SillageHomem Zero Grau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value59

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aquatic86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

fresh spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and fruity

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

LemonNutmegRed AppleGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Iso E SuperMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,195

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauHigher 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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Natura Homem Zero Grau is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright, crisp blend of citrus and spices. Launched in 2013, it features an opening of lemon, bergamot, and pineapple, supported by a heart of lavender and geranium. It is a sharp, cooling scent ideal for high-heat summer days or intense phys…

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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 Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 4 categories. Empire The One is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Homem Zero Grau is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes. Choose Empire The One for a lavender and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Zero Grau for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire The One or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau lasts longest (Homem Zero Grau 67/100, Empire The One 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire The One or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau projects furthest (Homem Zero Grau 60/100, Empire The One 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire The One and Homem Zero Grau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Ginger and Geranium.

Is Empire The One or Homem Zero Grau better for summer or winter?

Empire The One suits daytime wear; Homem Zero Grau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire The One and Homem Zero Grau?

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. Homem Zero Grau has top notes of Lemon, Nutmeg, Red Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.