Folie Oud vs The Empress' Kiss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Empress' Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories.
Folie OudChoose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Empress' KissChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Folie Oud2/5
The Empress' Kiss3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Folie Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Empress' Kiss
- Sillage & projection
- The Empress' Kiss
- Value for money
- Folie Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Empress' Kiss
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Folie OudDiane CastelThe Empress' KissMystikumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.68/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 64%Had 14%Want 22%
3.61/ 5 · 81 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerFolie OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate77%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
38%Love
17%Like
29%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Empress' Kiss
SillageThe Empress' Kiss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFolie OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
amber92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Red FruitsBergamotSaffron
Heart2 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanCacaoJasmineRose
Base4 to 6 hours
OudMuskAmbergrisOakmoss
Top
GeraniumBergamotSaffronDavanaCardamom
Heart
ClovesRaspberryOrange BlossomRoseCaramelJasmine
Base
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOudOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Tonka Bean and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Folie Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer56
Fall100
Winter33
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,693
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerThe Empress' KissHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFolie Oud by Diane Castel offers an accessible, warming interpretation of modern oriental style. The scent opens with bright bergamot, tangy red fruits, and a sharp touch of saffron. As the initial brightness settles, the composition moves into a rich heart of cacao, tonka bean, rose, and soft jasmine. The base provid…
Reviews →The Empress' Kiss opens as a spicy floral with saffron, cardamom and a rich rose at the center. On skin, it often reads classy, slightly vintage in mood, and more feminine than truly neutral. The dry-down softens into jammy rose, jasmine, caramel, vanilla and amber, with musk and woods giving it a warmer finish. It ma…
Reviews →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, Folie Oud or The Empress' Kiss?
The Empress' Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories. Folie Oud is rated 4.68/5 from 22 votes; The Empress' Kiss is rated 3.61/5 from 81 votes. Choose Folie Oud for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Empress' Kiss for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Folie Oud or The Empress' Kiss?
The Empress' Kiss lasts longest (The Empress' Kiss 82/100, Folie Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Folie Oud or The Empress' Kiss?
The Empress' Kiss projects furthest (The Empress' Kiss 76/100, Folie Oud 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Folie Oud and The Empress' Kiss smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron, Tonka Bean and Jasmine.
Is Folie Oud or The Empress' Kiss better for summer or winter?
Folie Oud suits evening wear; The Empress' Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Folie Oud and The Empress' Kiss?
Folie Oud has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Cacao, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oud, Musk, Ambergris and Oakmoss. The Empress' Kiss has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot, Saffron and Davana, heart notes of Cloves, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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