Fragrance comparison

Silver Wolf vs Empire Absolut

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Silver Wolf

Diane Castel

4.504 votes

Rank #47,292 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #37,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire Absolut takes 4 of 5 categories.

Silver Wolf
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Silver Wolf1/5

Empire Absolut4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver WolfDiane Castel

Empire AbsolutHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

42%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEmpire Absolut

SillageEmpire Absolut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSilver WolfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine83%

amber65%

salty48%

aquatic30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart2 to 3 hours

Aquatic notesLavenderGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberPatchouliVetiverMoss

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night83

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Wolf by Diane Castel presents a crisp woody aquatic profile that opens with a brisk splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, backed by the slightly resinous pine snap of elemi. The heart quickly moves into breezy aquatic notes paired with clean lavender and herbaceous geranium, delivering a cooling, barbershop-f…

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Empire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…

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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, Silver Wolf or Empire Absolut?

Empire Absolut takes 4 of 5 categories. Silver Wolf is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Silver Wolf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Wolf or Empire Absolut?

Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Silver Wolf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Wolf or Empire Absolut?

Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Silver Wolf 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Wolf and Empire Absolut smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, elemi and Lavender.

Is Silver Wolf or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?

Silver Wolf suits daytime wear; Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Wolf and Empire Absolut?

Silver Wolf has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Moss. Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli.