Fragrance comparison

Empress vs Zafar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

4 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #8,598 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,357 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress takes 4 of 7 categories.

Empress
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Empress4/7

Zafar3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmpressNabeel

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

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

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerEmpressMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageZafar

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%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

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

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmpressMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#1,357

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher 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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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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 Zafar?

Empress takes 4 of 7 categories. Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Empress or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, Empress 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empress or Zafar?

Zafar projects furthest (Zafar 76/100, Empress 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empress and Zafar smell similar?

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

Is Empress or Zafar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Empress is the stronger pick. For winter, Empress is the stronger pick. Empress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empress and Zafar?

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. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.