Fragrance comparison

Empress vs Utopia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #8,598 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Utopia

Mykonos

4.002 votes

Rank #55,843 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress takes 3 of 4 categories.

Empress
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Utopia
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Empress3/4

Utopia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Utopia
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

UtopiaMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

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

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUtopia

SillageEmpress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEmpressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, 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

Fruity NotesGrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

PatchouliRaspberryJasmineApricotRoseLily

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Fruity Notes. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

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#55,843

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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Utopia by Mykonos opens bright and juicy, with grapefruit, bergamot, orange and lemon giving it a clean citrus lift before softer florals and fruit come through. The drydown looks smoother and creamier, with vanilla, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood adding warmth. It suits shoppers who want a fruity floral that feels e…

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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 Utopia?

Empress takes 3 of 4 categories. Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes; Utopia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Utopia for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empress or Utopia?

Utopia lasts longest (Utopia 80/100, Empress 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress or Utopia?

Empress projects furthest (Empress 62/100, Utopia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress and Utopia smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Fruity Notes.

Is Empress or Utopia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Empress and Utopia?

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. Utopia has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Raspberry, Jasmine and Apricot, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.