Fragrance comparison

Empire VIP vs Red Crown

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Empire VIP

Hinode

3.9563 votes

Rank #31,053 AldehydicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Red Crown

Auphorie

4.3432 votes

Rank #28,395 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Crown takes 6 of 7 categories.

Empire VIP
Choose it for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Red Crown
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Empire VIP1/7

Red Crown6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire VIPHinode

Red CrownAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

4.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 87%

Category winnerRed CrownRating 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

66%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerRed CrownMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRed Crown

SillageRed Crown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEmpire VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

violet61%

floral100%

woody83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and fresh

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomMagnoliaPeonyOrchidPlum BlossomSandalwoodCashmere WoodPeach BlossomOolong teaCedarMuskHawthorn

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Empire VIP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer47

Fall100

Winter69

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night50

Category winnerRed CrownMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,395

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed CrownHigher 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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Red Crown by Auphorie is a complex, artistic exploration of East Asian flora. It centers on cherry blossom and peony, supported by a grounding base of sandalwood and cedar. This unisex fragrance feels calm and contemplative, perfect for spring days when you want a quiet, beautiful scent that stays with you. It is enti…

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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 Red Crown?

Red Crown takes 6 of 7 categories. Empire VIP is rated 3.95/5 from 63 votes; Red Crown is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose Empire VIP for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Red Crown for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire VIP or Red Crown?

Red Crown lasts longest (Red Crown 91/100, Empire VIP 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire VIP or Red Crown?

Red Crown projects furthest (Red Crown 88/100, Empire VIP 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire VIP and Red Crown smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood.

Is Empire VIP or Red Crown better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red Crown is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire VIP is the stronger pick. Empire VIP suits evening wear; Red Crown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire VIP and Red Crown?

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. Red Crown features Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Peony, Orchid and Plum Blossom.