Fragrance comparison

The Emperor vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #32,464 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #42,491 FruityWhite Floral

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.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Emperor4/4

The Private Collection No 20/4

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

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

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

37%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

Top20-30 mins

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night35

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 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,464

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,491

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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Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

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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 The Private Collection No 2?

The Emperor takes 4 of 4 categories. The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 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 The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Emperor or The Private Collection No 2?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, The Private Collection No 2 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Emperor or The Private Collection No 2?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, The Private Collection No 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Emperor and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Iris and Musk.

Is The Emperor or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?

The Emperor suits daytime wear; The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Emperor and The Private Collection No 2?

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. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.