Fragrance comparison

Feroce vs Ottoman Empire IV

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Feroce

Tonino Lamborghini

3.5554 votes

Rank #18,833 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ottoman Empire IV

Areej Le Doré

4.47120 votes

Rank #4,187 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire IV takes 5 of 7 categories.

Feroce
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ottoman Empire IV
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Feroce2/7

Ottoman Empire IV5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottoman Empire IV
Community sentiment: Ottoman Empire IV
Longevity: Ottoman Empire IV
Sillage & projection: Ottoman Empire IV
Value for money: Feroce
Versatility: Feroce
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ottoman Empire IV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FeroceTonino Lamborghini

Ottoman Empire IVAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 46%Had 37%Want 17%

4.47/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerOttoman Empire IVRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

69%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerOttoman Empire IVMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Empire IV

SillageOttoman Empire IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value56

Category winnerFeroceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

cinnamon72%

patchouli58%

powdery44%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

rose84%

oud77%

tropical69%

earthy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliCardamomNutmegOakmossVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Turkish Rose OilChili PepperCardamom

Heart

Indian OudFrangipaniSaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg

Base

AmberOakmossCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter93

Day32

Night100

Spring76

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFeroceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex70

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,833

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,187

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOttoman Empire IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feroce by Tonino Lamborghini is a woody spicy scent that centers on cardamom and cinnamon. It settles into a grounded base of vetiver and patchouli, making it a reliable option for daily wear in cooler weather. While not a powerhouse, it offers a distinct, warm character that suits men looking for an uncomplicated, sp…

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Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire IV is a rich oriental floral fragrance built around rare vintage ingredients. Perfumer Russian Adam opens the composition with fiery chili pepper, green cardamom, and firewood-distilled Turkish rose oil. The scent quickly settles into a dense heart of aged Indian oud distilled in the 1970s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Feroce or Ottoman Empire IV?

Ottoman Empire IV takes 5 of 7 categories. Feroce is rated 3.55/5 from 54 votes; Ottoman Empire IV is rated 4.47/5 from 120 votes. Choose Feroce for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ottoman Empire IV for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Feroce or Ottoman Empire IV?

Ottoman Empire IV lasts longest (Ottoman Empire IV 82/100, Feroce 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feroce or Ottoman Empire IV?

Ottoman Empire IV projects furthest (Ottoman Empire IV 65/100, Feroce 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feroce and Ottoman Empire IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.

Is Feroce or Ottoman Empire IV better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ottoman Empire IV is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottoman Empire IV is the stronger pick. Feroce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feroce and Ottoman Empire IV?

Feroce features Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Ottoman Empire IV has top notes of Turkish Rose Oil, Chili Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Indian Oud, Frangipani, Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Oakmoss and Cedarwood.