Fragrance comparison

Empire VIP vs Feelin' Sexy For Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Empire VIP

Hinode

3.9563 votes

Rank #31,053 AldehydicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Feelin' Sexy For Him

Hinode

4.3687 votes

Rank #8,000 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feelin' Sexy For Him takes 5 of 8 categories.

Empire VIP
Choose it for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Feelin' Sexy For Him
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Empire VIP1/8

Feelin' Sexy For Him5/8

Ratings & consensus: Feelin' Sexy For Him
Community sentiment: Feelin' Sexy For Him
Longevity: Feelin' Sexy For Him
Sillage & projection: Feelin' Sexy For Him
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Empire VIP
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Feelin' Sexy For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire VIPHinode

Feelin' Sexy For HimHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

4.36/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerFeelin' Sexy For HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

57%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerFeelin' Sexy For HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFeelin' Sexy For Him

SillageFeelin' Sexy For Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

violet61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

caramel61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ChampagneAldehydesOrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleBlack VioletBambooFirLavenderAcácia

Base6-8+ hrs

Cashmere WoodAmberPapyrus

Top15-30 mins

Acai BerryBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Tobacco LeafGreen AppleBamboo

Base6-8+ hrs

Coton candyMuskCashmere WoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafLeather

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer47

Fall100

Winter69

Day53

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day26

Night100

Category winnerEmpire VIPMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men63

Unisex34

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFeelin' Sexy For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinode Empire VIP kicks off with a lively burst of bubbly champagne, sweet orange, and cracked black pepper, giving it an instant sparkling cocktail feel. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening settles into a fruitier, greener heart where juicy pineapple meets aromatic lavender and fresh bamboo. The deeper dry-down…

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Feelin' Sexy For Him by Hinode delivers an energetic blast of tart acai berry, peppery bergamot, and sweet spun sugar grounded by cured tobacco leaf and supple leather. The fragrance opens with a vibrant, fruity punch that quickly warms into a rich, sweet blend of green apple and warm woods. As it settles onto the ski…

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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 VIP or Feelin' Sexy For Him?

Feelin' Sexy For Him takes 5 of 8 categories. Empire VIP is rated 3.95/5 from 63 votes; Feelin' Sexy For Him is rated 4.36/5 from 87 votes. Choose Empire VIP for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Feelin' Sexy For Him for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire VIP or Feelin' Sexy For Him?

Feelin' Sexy For Him lasts longest (Feelin' Sexy For Him 72/100, Empire VIP 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire VIP or Feelin' Sexy For Him?

Projection is very close: Feelin' Sexy For Him 65/100, Empire VIP 64/100 for sillage.

Do Empire VIP and Feelin' Sexy For Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bamboo and Cashmere Wood.

Is Empire VIP or Feelin' Sexy For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Empire VIP is the stronger pick. For winter, Feelin' Sexy For Him is the stronger pick. Empire VIP suits evening wear; Feelin' Sexy For Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire VIP and Feelin' Sexy For Him?

Empire VIP has top notes of Champagne, Aldehydes, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Pineapple, Black Violet, Bamboo and Fir, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber and Papyrus. Feelin' Sexy For Him has top notes of Acai Berry, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Green Apple and Bamboo, a base of Coton candy, Musk, Cashmere Wood and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.