Fragrance comparison

Rodeo vs Equistrius

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 748 ratings analysed

Rodeo

Byredo

3.7064 votes

Rank #12,921 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Equistrius

Parfum d'Empire

3.95684 votes

Rank #6,039 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Equistrius takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rodeo
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Equistrius
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rodeo2/7

Equistrius5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RodeoByredo

EquistriusParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.95/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerEquistriusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

684 votes

Category winnerEquistriusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRodeo

SillageRodeo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value47

Category winnerEquistriusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery91%

violet83%

animalic74%

woody65%

musky56%

powdery100%

violet91%

iris83%

woody74%

musky65%

floral56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Leather

Heart

SuedeViolet

Base

VetiverBlack Amber

Top15-30 mins

IrisViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Powdery NotesChocolateRice

Base6-8 hrs

SuedeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesSuede, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Equistrius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night48

Spring76

Summer40

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night38

Category winnerEquistriusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,921

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#6,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerEquistriusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rodeo by Byredo captures an imagined, cinematic take on the American West. It balances the grit of leather with the soft, powdery pull of violet and suede. This unisex fragrance leans toward an introspective, clean aesthetic rather than a rugged, animalic one, making it suitable for professional settings or transition…

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Parfum d'Empire Equistrius opens with a crisp burst of cool violet and earthy iris root that quickly softens into something velvety and intimate. Within minutes, a dusting of dry rice powder and bittersweet chocolate arrives, creating the comforting texture of fine cosmetic powder and cocoa shavings rather than a stic…

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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, Rodeo or Equistrius?

Equistrius takes 5 of 7 categories. Rodeo is rated 3.70/5 from 64 votes; Equistrius is rated 3.95/5 from 684 votes. Choose Rodeo for a leather and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Equistrius for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rodeo or Equistrius?

Rodeo lasts longest (Rodeo 70/100, Equistrius 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rodeo or Equistrius?

Rodeo projects furthest (Rodeo 69/100, Equistrius 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rodeo and Equistrius smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and woody accords. Common notes include Suede, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Rodeo or Equistrius better for summer or winter?

For summer, Equistrius is the stronger pick. For winter, Rodeo is the stronger pick. Rodeo suits daytime wear; Equistrius suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rodeo and Equistrius?

Rodeo has top notes of Leather, heart notes of Suede and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Black Amber. Equistrius has top notes of Iris and Violet, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Chocolate and Rice, a base of Suede, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Amber.