Van Cleef vs The Empress' Kiss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Empress' Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Empress' KissChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Van Cleef2/5
The Empress' Kiss3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Van Cleef
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Empress' Kiss
- Sillage & projection
- The Empress' Kiss
- Value for money
- The Empress' Kiss
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Van CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsThe Empress' KissMystikumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.61/ 5 · 81 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerVan CleefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
38%Love
17%Like
29%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Empress' Kiss
SillageThe Empress' Kiss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Empress' KissBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
GeraniumBergamotSaffronDavanaCardamom
Heart
ClovesRaspberryOrange BlossomRoseCaramelJasmine
Base
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOudOakmoss
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Geranium and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer56
Fall100
Winter33
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#722
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#11,030
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
Reviews →The Empress' Kiss opens as a spicy floral with saffron, cardamom and a rich rose at the center. On skin, it often reads classy, slightly vintage in mood, and more feminine than truly neutral. The dry-down softens into jammy rose, jasmine, caramel, vanilla and amber, with musk and woods giving it a warmer finish. It ma…
Reviews →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, Van Cleef or The Empress' Kiss?
The Empress' Kiss takes 3 of 5 categories. Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes; The Empress' Kiss is rated 3.61/5 from 81 votes. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Empress' Kiss for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Van Cleef or The Empress' Kiss?
The Empress' Kiss lasts longest (The Empress' Kiss 82/100, Van Cleef 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Van Cleef or The Empress' Kiss?
The Empress' Kiss projects furthest (The Empress' Kiss 76/100, Van Cleef 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Van Cleef and The Empress' Kiss smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Geranium and Orange Blossom.
Is Van Cleef or The Empress' Kiss better for summer or winter?
Van Cleef suits evening wear; The Empress' Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Van Cleef and The Empress' Kiss?
Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. The Empress' Kiss has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot, Saffron and Davana, heart notes of Cloves, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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