Fragrance comparison

Empress vs Jeux Dangereux

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

5 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #7,838 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Jeux Dangereux

LEN Fragrances

3.8419 votes

Rank #46,678 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress takes 5 of 5 categories.

Empress
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jeux Dangereux
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Empress5/5

Jeux Dangereux0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmpressNabeel

Jeux DangereuxLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerEmpressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

37%Love

26%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEmpress

SillageEmpress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value48

Category winnerEmpressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

floral48%

aromatic30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesRoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jeux Dangereux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#46,678

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empress by Nabeel opens with a bold burst of orange, grapefruit, and bergamot, then settles into a warmer floral-spicy heart with rose, jasmine, and sweet fruit. As it dries down, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka, and musk give it a rich, cozy finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy strong citrus openings, warm patch…

Reviews →

Jeux Dangereux by LEN Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and sparkling bergamot. The citrus stings with crisp energy. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk opening yields to a delicate floral core centered on dewy rose petals and sweet jasmine. It never turns stuffy or powdery. Instead, the composition…

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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, Empress or Jeux Dangereux?

Empress takes 5 of 5 categories. Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes; Jeux Dangereux is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jeux Dangereux for a citrus and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empress or Jeux Dangereux?

Empress lasts longest (Empress 75/100, Jeux Dangereux 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress or Jeux Dangereux?

Empress projects furthest (Empress 62/100, Jeux Dangereux 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress and Jeux Dangereux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Empress or Jeux Dangereux better for summer or winter?

Empress suits daytime wear; Jeux Dangereux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empress and Jeux Dangereux?

Empress has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Jeux Dangereux has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Woodsy Notes.