Fragrance comparison

Empire VIP vs Stance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

5 wins

Empire VIP

Hinode

3.9563 votes

Rank #31,053 AldehydicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Stance

Jaguar

3.32115 votes

Rank #18,015 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire VIP takes 5 of 7 categories.

Empire VIP
Choose it for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stance
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Empire VIP5/7

Stance2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire VIPHinode

StanceJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

3.32/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

Category winnerEmpire VIPRating 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

18%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerEmpire VIPMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEmpire VIP

SillageEmpire VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

violet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Top

AppleCardamomBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodCedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMossPapyrus

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Papyrus. 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

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmpire VIPMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,015

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerStanceHigher 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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Stance by Jaguar is a warm, woody scent that centers on a blend of crisp apple, aromatic cardamom, and smooth cashmere wood. It acts as a straightforward, accessible masculine fragrance designed for daily wear. It balances fresh, spicy top notes with a comfortable, resinous base of vanilla and amber, making it suitabl…

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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 Stance?

Empire VIP takes 5 of 7 categories. Empire VIP is rated 3.95/5 from 63 votes; Stance is rated 3.32/5 from 115 votes. Choose Empire VIP for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stance for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Empire VIP or Stance?

Empire VIP lasts longest (Empire VIP 67/100, Stance 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire VIP or Stance?

Empire VIP projects furthest (Empire VIP 64/100, Stance 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire VIP and Stance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Papyrus.

Is Empire VIP or Stance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Empire VIP is the stronger pick. For winter, Stance is the stronger pick. Empire VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire VIP and Stance?

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. Stance has top notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss.