Fragrance comparison

Empress vs Ninel No. 26

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

2 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #8,598 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Ninel No. 26

Ninel Perfume

4.005 votes

Rank #61,637 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress takes 2 of 3 categories.

Empress
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ninel No. 26
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Empress2/3

Ninel No. 261/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Empress
Sillage & projection: Ninel No. 26
Value for money: Not scored
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

Ninel No. 26Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmpress

SillageNinel No. 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, vanilla and 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

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseNarcissusGeranium

Base

PatchouliVanillaOlibanumTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#61,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Ninel No. 26 opens with sharp grapefruit and crisp bergamot before settling into a dark floral heart of rose, narcissus, and geranium. As it dries down, earthy patchouli, warm vanilla, and resinous olibanum create a dense, woody base. It offers an amber floral option for cool evening wear without feeling heavy.

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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, Empress or Ninel No. 26?

Empress takes 2 of 3 categories. Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes; Ninel No. 26 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 26 for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empress or Ninel No. 26?

Empress lasts longest (Empress 75/100, Ninel No. 26 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress or Ninel No. 26?

Ninel No. 26 projects furthest (Ninel No. 26 71/100, Empress 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress and Ninel No. 26 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Empress or Ninel No. 26 better for summer or winter?

Empress suits daytime wear; Ninel No. 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empress and Ninel No. 26?

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. Ninel No. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.