Fragrance comparison

Jeux Dangereux vs Empress

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Jeux Dangereux

LEN Fragrances

3.8419 votes

Rank #46,678 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Empress

Nabeel

4.5959 votes

Rank #7,838 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empress takes 5 of 5 categories.

Jeux Dangereux
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Empress
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Jeux Dangereux0/5

Empress5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jeux DangereuxLEN Fragrances

EmpressNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

4.59/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerEmpressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

26%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

59%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityEmpress

SillageEmpress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEmpressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose83%

fresh spicy65%

floral48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaWoodsy Notes

Top

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesRoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jeux Dangereux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night45

Spring71

Summer71

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 22%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,678

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerEmpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jeux Dangereux by LEN Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and sparkling bergamot. The citrus stings with crisp energy. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk opening yields to a delicate floral core centered on dewy rose petals and sweet jasmine. It never turns stuffy or powdery. Instead, the composition…

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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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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, Jeux Dangereux or Empress?

Empress takes 5 of 5 categories. Jeux Dangereux is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes; Empress is rated 4.59/5 from 59 votes. Choose Jeux Dangereux for a citrus and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Empress for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jeux Dangereux or Empress?

Empress lasts longest (Empress 75/100, Jeux Dangereux 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jeux Dangereux or Empress?

Empress projects furthest (Empress 62/100, Jeux Dangereux 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jeux Dangereux and Empress smell similar?

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

Is Jeux Dangereux or Empress better for summer or winter?

Jeux Dangereux suits daytime wear; Empress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jeux Dangereux and Empress?

Jeux Dangereux has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Woodsy Notes. 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.