Fragrance comparison

Empire Victor vs Golden Decade Amethyst

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 721 ratings analysed

5 wins

Empire Victor

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.32682 votes

Rank #420 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Golden Decade Amethyst

Zara

3.7939 votes

Rank #16,800 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Victor takes 5 of 7 categories.

Empire Victor
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Golden Decade Amethyst
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Empire Victor5/7

Golden Decade Amethyst2/7

Ratings & consensus: Empire Victor
Community sentiment: Empire Victor
Longevity: Empire Victor
Sillage & projection: Empire Victor
Value for money: Golden Decade Amethyst
Versatility: Golden Decade Amethyst
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Empire Victor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire VictorKhadlaj Perfumes

Golden Decade AmethystZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

Category winnerEmpire VictorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

563 votes

23%Love

44%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEmpire VictorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEmpire Victor

SillageEmpire Victor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value80

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus91%

caramel83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

musky56%

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, caramel and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

CaramelJasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

MandarinCaramelLemon

Heart

Casablanca LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews195

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEmpire VictorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire Victor by Khadlaj Perfumes is a bright, sweet gourmand that marries crisp lemon with a dense, creamy caramel-vanilla core. This versatile unisex scent creates a cheerful, cozy aura perfect for everyday wear. It feels light yet indulgent, making it an excellent choice for those who love dessert-like profiles wit…

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Golden Decade Amethyst by Zara is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a bright, accessible scent. The opening features a zesty mix of mandarin and lemon caramel, which settles into a soft heart of Casablanca lily and jasmine. It creates a refreshing trail of musk and sweet vanilla, making it a versatile…

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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 Victor or Golden Decade Amethyst?

Empire Victor takes 5 of 7 categories. Empire Victor is rated 4.32/5 from 682 votes; Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes. Choose Empire Victor for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Golden Decade Amethyst for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire Victor or Golden Decade Amethyst?

Empire Victor lasts longest (Empire Victor 65/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire Victor or Golden Decade Amethyst?

Empire Victor projects furthest (Empire Victor 54/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire Victor and Golden Decade Amethyst smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, caramel and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Empire Victor or Golden Decade Amethyst better for summer or winter?

For summer, Golden Decade Amethyst is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire Victor is the stronger pick. Golden Decade Amethyst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire Victor and Golden Decade Amethyst?

Empire Victor has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla.