Fragrance comparison

Oud Sublime vs Empire Regent

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Oud Sublime

Demolished

5.001 votes

Rank #55,726 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Empire Regent

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.4010 votes

Rank #31,086 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Regent takes 2 of 4 categories.

Oud Sublime
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Empire Regent
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Sublime1/4

Empire Regent2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Oud Sublime
Value for money: Empire Regent
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Empire Regent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SublimeDemolished

Empire RegentKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOud Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEmpire RegentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

woody84%

earthy77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both musky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Earthy NotesIndian OudCedarwoodLabdanumSaffronAmberRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronNutmegBergamot

Heart

LavenderRoseLabdanumPatchouli

Base

CashmeranSweet NotesLeatherSandalwoodMuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Labdanum, Saffron and Rose. Durations are only published for Oud Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 19%Work 17%

Men70

Unisex20

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,726

PerfumerMaximiliano Rojas, Rudy Rojas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEmpire RegentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Sublime by Demolished delivers an approachable spin on traditional Middle Eastern woods. It opens with a quick spark of bittersweet saffron and velvety red rose, sidestepping any harsh medicinal bite. Give it ten minutes. The scent warms up fast as earthy Indian oud and dry cedarwood take over your scent bubble. A…

Reviews →

Empire Regent by Khadlaj Perfumes is a spicy, woody composition that balances sharp saffron and nutmeg against a smooth leather base. Launched in 2024, this unisex scent projects confidence during autumn evenings. Its complexity grows on the skin, offering a mature, resinous profile that avoids traditional sweetness, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Sublime or Empire Regent?

Empire Regent takes 2 of 4 categories. Oud Sublime is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Empire Regent is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Oud Sublime for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Empire Regent for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sublime or Empire Regent?

They last about the same: Oud Sublime 80/100, Empire Regent 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sublime or Empire Regent?

Oud Sublime projects furthest (Oud Sublime 75/100, Empire Regent 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sublime and Empire Regent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Labdanum, Saffron and Rose.

Is Oud Sublime or Empire Regent better for summer or winter?

Oud Sublime suits evening wear; Empire Regent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sublime and Empire Regent?

Oud Sublime features Earthy Notes, Indian Oud, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Saffron. Empire Regent has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Cashmeran, Sweet Notes, Leather and Sandalwood.