Fragrance comparison

Empress vs Reflection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #8,598 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Reflection

Mykonos

4.4015 votes

Rank #34,125 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress takes 3 of 5 categories.

Empress
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Empress3/5

Reflection2/5

Ratings & consensus: Empress
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Empress
Sillage & projection: Reflection
Value for money: Reflection
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

ReflectionMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

60%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEmpress

SillageReflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value78

Category winnerReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

musky88%

powdery77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus 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

GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Rose. 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

Spring82

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#34,125

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…

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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 Reflection?

Empress takes 3 of 5 categories. Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes; Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empress or Reflection?

Empress lasts longest (Empress 75/100, Reflection 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress or Reflection?

Reflection projects furthest (Reflection 66/100, Empress 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress and Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Rose.

Is Empress or Reflection better for summer or winter?

Empress suits daytime wear; Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empress and Reflection?

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. Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.