Fragrance comparison

Java Wood vs Eau de Gloire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 493 ratings analysed

Java Wood

Première Note

3.4654 votes

Rank #43,297 Soft SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Eau de Gloire

Parfum d'Empire

4.03439 votes

Rank #3,635 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Gloire takes 6 of 8 categories.

Java Wood
Choose it for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau de Gloire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Java Wood1/8

Eau de Gloire6/8

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Gloire
Community sentiment: Eau de Gloire
Longevity: Eau de Gloire
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Eau de Gloire
Versatility: Java Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Eau de Gloire
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Gloire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Java WoodPremière Note

Eau de GloireParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

4.03/ 5 · 439 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de GloireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

34%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

439 votes

Category winnerEau de GloireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEau de Gloire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerEau de GloireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

anis84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

herbal69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseSichuan PepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TobaccoCuminViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilLicorice

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotRosemaryMyrtleAmalfi LemonTangerineNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Star AniseImmortelleTeaLicorice

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherTobaccoOakmossOlibanumFrench labdanum

Category winnerEau de GloireLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night35

Category winnerJava WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,297

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,635

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerEau de GloireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Première Note Java Wood is an earthy, dry spice fragrance built around woody roots and herbal heat. The opening snaps with tart bergamot, tingling Sichuan pepper, and bitter star anise. It feels sharp. Soon, dried tobacco leaves and warm cumin bring a dusty, aromatic grit to the midsection. A foundation of dark Haitia…

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Parfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire opens with a vibrant burst of bitter tangerine, crisp Amalfi lemon, and aromatic myrtle that feels like walking through wild coastal brush in the Mediterranean sun. Crisp lavender and herbal rosemary immediately follow, giving the fragrance a clean, classic barbershop structure before war…

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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, Java Wood or Eau de Gloire?

Eau de Gloire takes 6 of 8 categories. Java Wood is rated 3.46/5 from 54 votes; Eau de Gloire is rated 4.03/5 from 439 votes. Choose Java Wood for a soft spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Gloire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Java Wood or Eau de Gloire?

Eau de Gloire lasts longest (Eau de Gloire 68/100, Java Wood 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Java Wood or Eau de Gloire?

Projection is very close: Java Wood 57/100, Eau de Gloire 57/100 for sillage.

Do Java Wood and Eau de Gloire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bergamot, Tobacco and Licorice.

Is Java Wood or Eau de Gloire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Java Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Java Wood is the stronger pick. Java Wood suits daytime wear; Eau de Gloire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Java Wood and Eau de Gloire?

Java Wood has top notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Cumin and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Licorice. Eau de Gloire has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Myrtle, heart notes of Star Anise, Immortelle, Tea and Licorice, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Olibanum.