Fragrance comparison

Sheikh Eau de Parfum vs The Empress

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sheikh Eau de Parfum

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.65117 votes

Rank #2,907 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

The Empress

Andromeda's Curse

3.8318 votes

Rank #54,600 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sheikh Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sheikh Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Empress
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sheikh Eau de Parfum3/5

The Empress2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sheikh Eau de ParfumAl Haramain Perfumes

The EmpressAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerThe EmpressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

28%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySheikh Eau de Parfum

SillageSheikh Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value88

Category winnerThe EmpressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

tobacco84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

fresh72%

vanilla58%

green44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesRosemaryApple

Heart

SpicesMintJasmineFreesia

Base

TobaccoSandalwoodLily-of-the-Valley

Notes

AppleVanilla BeanSpicesBrown sugarCupcakeFig

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesApple and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall89

Winter50

Day100

Night65

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#54,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSheikh Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sheikh Eau de Parfum is a bold, old school aromatic green scent with a barbershop feel that many people compare to Drakkar Noir. It opens sharp and synthetic to some noses, then settles into a cleaner, sweeter mix of minty spice, green apple, and florals, with a woody base that can lean sandalwood-forward. If you like…

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The Empress opens with crisp sliced apple and a bright touch of green fig before settling into a warm bakery profile. Melted brown sugar and sweet cupcake notes fuse with soft vanilla bean and kitchen spices as it rests on skin. Built for cool autumn afternoons, this indie perfume oil delivers a cozy gourmand aroma wi…

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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, Sheikh Eau de Parfum or The Empress?

Sheikh Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Sheikh Eau de Parfum is rated 3.65/5 from 117 votes; The Empress is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Sheikh Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Empress for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sheikh Eau de Parfum or The Empress?

Sheikh Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Sheikh Eau de Parfum 78/100, The Empress 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sheikh Eau de Parfum or The Empress?

Sheikh Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Sheikh Eau de Parfum 68/100, The Empress 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sheikh Eau de Parfum and The Empress smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and green accords. Common notes include Apple and Spices.

Is Sheikh Eau de Parfum or The Empress better for summer or winter?

Sheikh Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; The Empress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sheikh Eau de Parfum and The Empress?

Sheikh Eau de Parfum has top notes of Citruses, Rosemary and Apple, heart notes of Spices, Mint, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood and Lily-of-the-Valley. The Empress features Apple, Vanilla Bean, Spices, Brown sugar and Cupcake.