Fragrance comparison

Empress vs Paramour 91

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

5 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #8,598 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Paramour 91

Omanluxury

3.5020 votes

Rank #48,449 LeatherOud

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.
Paramour 91
Choose it for a leather and oud character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Empress5/5

Paramour 910/5

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

Paramour 91Omanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

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

55%Love

5%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

30%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEmpress

SillageEmpress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value18

Category winnerEmpressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

leather100%

oud92%

animalic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

RaspberrySaffronBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RoseJasmineFloral NotesCinnamonLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherMuskCaramelAmberTonka BeanVanillaPatchouli

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

Spring22

Summer0

Fall44

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men42

Unisex42

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#48,449

PerfumerAhmed Al Esri

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Paramour 91 by Omanluxury blends bold leather with an oud core. It opens with vibrant raspberry and saffron before settling into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. The base adds warmth through caramel, vanilla, and tonka bean. This is a complex unisex fragrance designed for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions …

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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 Paramour 91?

Empress takes 5 of 5 categories. Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes; Paramour 91 is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Paramour 91 for a leather and oud character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Empress or Paramour 91?

Empress lasts longest (Empress 75/100, Paramour 91 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress or Paramour 91?

Empress projects furthest (Empress 62/100, Paramour 91 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress and Paramour 91 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Empress or Paramour 91 better for summer or winter?

Empress suits daytime wear; Paramour 91 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empress and Paramour 91?

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. Paramour 91 has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Floral Notes and Cinnamon, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Musk and Caramel.