The Empress
Andromeda's CurseEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
The Empress vs. White Rice
White Rice rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Empress | White Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Anh Ngo |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Empress
Fruity
Sweet
Fresh
Vanilla
Green
Warm Spicy
White Rice
Powdery
Musky
Iris
Sweet
Savory
Lactonic
Woody
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
RicePandanus
Heart
AppleSpicy NotesCupcakePie Crust
IrisOrris RootJasmine
Base
Brown SugarVanilla BeanFig
White MuskCedarwoodTonka BeanCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Empress | White Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Indie oil houses are not trying to smell expensive. They are trying to smell like no one else. And The Empress does exactly that. Fruity-gourmand with warmth and sweetness that feels approachable.The Empress
This one confuses people on first sniff. Rice here is not a food note, it is more like the smell of fresh starch, almost ozone-like. If you want rice pudding, keep shopping.White Rice