Empire VIP vs Richmond X Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire VIP takes 5 of 8 categories.
Empire VIPChoose it for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Richmond X ManChoose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Empire VIP5/8
Richmond X Man3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Empire VIP
- Community sentiment
- Empire VIP
- Longevity
- Richmond X Man
- Sillage & projection
- Empire VIP
- Value for money
- Richmond X Man
- Versatility
- Empire VIP
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Empire VIP
- Fragranxe ranking
- Richmond X Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire VIPHinodeRichmond X ManJohn RichmondWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%
3.65/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%
Category winnerEmpire VIPRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
63 votes
17%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerEmpire VIPMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRichmond X Man
SillageEmpire VIP
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRichmond X ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
woody92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
violet61%
lavender100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
ChampagneAldehydesOrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PineappleBlack VioletBambooFirLavenderAcácia
Base6-8+ hrs
Cashmere WoodAmberPapyrus
Top15-30 mins
Violet LeafBlack PepperBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderPineappleCashmere Wood
Base5-7 hrs
Tonka BeanCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouli
Category winnerEmpire VIPLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer47
Fall100
Winter69
Day53
Night100
Spring78
Summer28
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night73
Category winnerEmpire VIPMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,053
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,572
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerRichmond X ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHinode 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…
Reviews →Richmond X Man by John Richmond delivers a punchy aromatic fougere built around crisp citrus and earthy woods. The first spray releases a sharp flash of lemon and bergamot sharpened by black pepper and ozonic violet leaf. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into smooth lavender and ju…
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 VIP or Richmond X Man?
Empire VIP takes 5 of 8 categories. Empire VIP is rated 3.95/5 from 63 votes; Richmond X Man is rated 3.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose Empire VIP for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Richmond X Man for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire VIP or Richmond X Man?
They last about the same: Richmond X Man 69/100, Empire VIP 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Empire VIP or Richmond X Man?
Empire VIP projects furthest (Empire VIP 64/100, Richmond X Man 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire VIP and Richmond X Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pineapple, Lavender and Cashmere Wood.
Is Empire VIP or Richmond X Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Empire VIP is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire VIP is the stronger pick. Empire VIP suits evening wear; Richmond X Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire VIP and Richmond X Man?
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. Richmond X Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.
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