Fragrance comparison

J'Adore Absolu vs Empire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,235 ratings analysed

4 wins

J'Adore Absolu

Dior · 2018

4.031,039 votes

Rank #3,311 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Empire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.22196 votes

Rank #7,367 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'Adore Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.

J'Adore Absolu
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Empire
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

J'Adore Absolu4/7

Empire3/7

Ratings & consensus: Empire
Community sentiment: Empire
Longevity: J'Adore Absolu
Sillage & projection: J'Adore Absolu
Value for money: J'Adore Absolu
Versatility: Empire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'Adore Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'Adore AbsoluDior

EmpireBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,039 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

Category winnerEmpireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

1,039 votes

45%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerEmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJ'Adore Absolu

SillageJ'Adore Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral83%

tuberose65%

citrus48%

rose30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine SambacMagnolia

Heart

JasmineIndian TuberoseMay Rose

Base

Orange Blossom

Top

PeachPlumSicilian MandarinPink PepperSicilian Bergamot

Heart

GardeniaMagnoliaMay RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

RaspberryPatchouliWhite MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Magnolia and May 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmpireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,311

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews66

Overall rank#7,367

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior J'Adore Absolu reimagines the classic golden bottle by stripping away the watery melon and crisp pear of the original, replacing them with a warm, sun-drenched floral nectar. The first spray surrounds you with sweet Jasmine Sambac and dewy Magnolia, smelling like a stroll through a sunlit flower market on a balmy…

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Empire opens with a rush of ripe peach, juicy dark plum, and bright Sicilian mandarin. A pinch of pink pepper gives the fruit an immediate sparkle before lush white florals take over the heart. Gardenia and magnolia bring a creamy, velvety texture, supported by soft jasmine sambac and fresh rose petals. As the scent w…

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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, J'Adore Absolu or Empire?

J'Adore Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. J'Adore Absolu is rated 4.03/5 from 1,039 votes; Empire is rated 4.22/5 from 196 votes. Choose J'Adore Absolu for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Empire for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, J'Adore Absolu or Empire?

They last about the same: J'Adore Absolu 70/100, Empire 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, J'Adore Absolu or Empire?

Projection is very close: J'Adore Absolu 64/100, Empire 63/100 for sillage.

Do J'Adore Absolu and Empire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and May Rose.

Is J'Adore Absolu or Empire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Empire is the stronger pick. For winter, J'Adore Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'Adore Absolu and Empire?

J'Adore Absolu has top notes of Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, heart notes of Jasmine, Indian Tuberose and May Rose, a base of Orange Blossom. Empire has top notes of Peach, Plum, Sicilian Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, May Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli, White Musk and Vanilla.