Fragrance comparison

The Emperor vs Dolby Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #32,464 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Dolby Woman

Chris Adams

4.504 votes

Rank #46,655 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Emperor takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Emperor
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Dolby Woman
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Emperor4/4

Dolby Woman0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The EmperorCenturion Parfums

Dolby WomanChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

honey77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PineapplePeachBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskPatchouliMoss

Top15-30 mins

PeachMignonetteAldehydesBlack CurrantMelonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyRoseIris

Base6-8 hrs

HoneyCedarWhite Musk

Category winnerThe EmperorLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Date 26%Party 23%Work 19%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,464

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe EmperorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Emperor by Centurion Parfums is an aromatic fruity blend centered on sun-drenched pineapple and ripe peach. Sprayed on skin, it delivers an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft heart of powdery iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm tonka bean, pat…

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Dolby Woman by Chris Adams starts with an immediate flash of solvent and alcohol that evaporates within three minutes, leaving behind juicy sliced melon, crisp pineapple, and sweet peach. A soapy aldehyde fizz gives the top notes an energetic lift like luxury bath soap. As body heat warms the skin, dewy lotus petals, …

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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, The Emperor or Dolby Woman?

The Emperor takes 4 of 4 categories. The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Dolby Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Emperor for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Dolby Woman for a sweet and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Emperor or Dolby Woman?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, Dolby Woman 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Emperor or Dolby Woman?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, Dolby Woman 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Emperor and Dolby Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is The Emperor or Dolby Woman better for summer or winter?

The Emperor suits daytime wear; Dolby Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Emperor and Dolby Woman?

The Emperor has top notes of Pineapple, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli and Moss. Dolby Woman has top notes of Peach, Mignonette, Aldehydes and Black Currant, heart notes of Lotus, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Cedar and White Musk.