Fragrance comparison

Kingsman vs Empereur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Kingsman

Maison Alhambra

3.93103 votes

Rank #16,232 AromaticCitrus

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70%scent match

Closely related

Empereur

Élixir Privé

4.754 votes

Rank #45,091 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kingsman
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Empereur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Kingsman2/4

Empereur2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingsmanMaison Alhambra

EmpereurÉlixir Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityEmpereur

SillageEmpereur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value80

Category winnerKingsmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBlood OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon

Heart

SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiver

Top

Pink PepperBlood OrangeSicilian Lemon

Heart

Red Chilli PepperClary SageLavenderGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall67

Winter21

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#45,091

PerfumerBelén García

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKingsmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

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Empereur by Élixir Privé delivers an invigorating burst of juicy blood orange and tangy Sicilian lemon, sharpened by a dash of crushed pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an aromatic heart of herbal clary sage, crisp lavender, and clean geranium, spiced up with a subtle kick of red ch…

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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, Kingsman or Empereur?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes; Empereur is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Empereur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kingsman or Empereur?

Empereur lasts longest (Empereur 73/100, Kingsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kingsman or Empereur?

Projection is very close: Empereur 50/100, Kingsman 49/100 for sillage.

Do Kingsman and Empereur smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Kingsman or Empereur better for summer or winter?

Kingsman suits daytime wear; Empereur suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kingsman and Empereur?

Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Empereur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Blood Orange and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Red Chilli Pepper, Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.