Empire The One vs Ultimate Zest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ultimate Zest takes 3 of 5 categories.
Empire The OneChoose it for a lavender and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ultimate ZestChoose it for a woody and camphor character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire The One0/5
Ultimate Zest3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ultimate Zest
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ultimate Zest
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ultimate Zest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire The OneHinodeUltimate ZestParfums VintageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUltimate Zest
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUltimate ZestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
aquatic86%
fresh72%
fruity58%
sweet44%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
camphor88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
citrus53%
fresh42%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CascalonePineappleCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderGingerGeranium
Base5-7+ hrs
AmberCashmeranMoss
Notes
EucalyptusAustralian SandalwoodGingerMandarin OrangeVineCascaloneJuniperMuskIndian SandalwoodPink GrapefruitFrankincenseAmbrocenide
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,522
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,416
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerUltimate ZestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire 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…
Reviews →Ultimate Zest by Parfums Vintage is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance that combines sharp citrus oils with crisp herbal and coniferous undertones. The opening introduces pink grapefruit, kaffir lime, citron, and mandarin orange, accented by a cool burst of eucalyptus, aldehydes, and gin-soaked juniper berries. As the i…
Reviews →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 Ultimate Zest?
Ultimate Zest takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire The One is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Ultimate Zest is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Empire The One for a lavender and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ultimate Zest for a woody and camphor character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire The One or Ultimate Zest?
Ultimate Zest lasts longest (Ultimate Zest 80/100, Empire The One 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire The One or Ultimate Zest?
Projection is very close: Empire The One 50/100, Ultimate Zest 50/100 for sillage.
Do Empire The One and Ultimate Zest smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cascalone and Ginger.
Is Empire The One or Ultimate Zest better for summer or winter?
Empire The One suits daytime wear; Ultimate Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire The One and Ultimate Zest?
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. Ultimate Zest features Eucalyptus, Australian Sandalwood, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Vine.
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