Fragrance comparison

Therion vs Empire Absolut

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Therion

WienerBlut

3.7127 votes

Rank #20,525 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #36,008 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Therion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Therion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Therion3/5

Empire Absolut2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TherionWienerBlut

Empire AbsolutHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTherion

SillageTherion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value61

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

warm spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bay LeafCarrot SeedsSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperCade oilMuskAmberChamomileBergamotViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#36,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTherionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Therion reads as a dark, spicy woody scent with a clean, almost soapy edge. Bergamot, black pepper and bay leaf give it a brisk opening, then carrot seed, violet, cade and sandalwood pull it into drier, more textured territory. On skin, it can feel powdery, musky and slightly rubbery rather than plush or sweet. If you…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Therion or Empire Absolut?

Therion takes 3 of 5 categories. Therion is rated 3.71/5 from 27 votes; Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Therion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Therion or Empire Absolut?

Therion lasts longest (Therion 75/100, Empire Absolut 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Therion or Empire Absolut?

Projection is very close: Therion 62/100, Empire Absolut 60/100 for sillage.

Do Therion and Empire Absolut smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Therion or Empire Absolut better for summer or winter?

Therion suits day or night wear; Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Therion and Empire Absolut?

Therion features Bay Leaf, Carrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper. 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.