The Empress' Kiss
MystikumEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
The Empress' Kiss vs. Pikovaya Dama
Is The Empress' Kiss better than Pikovaya Dama?
Pikovaya Dama rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskBergamotRoseSandalwood
aromaticcitruspowderyfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Empress' Kiss and Pikovaya Dama?
| The Empress' Kiss | Pikovaya Dama | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mark Buxton | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Empress' Kiss and Pikovaya Dama smell?
The Empress' Kiss
Warm Spicy
Rose
Aromatic
Sweet
White Floral
Fruity
Citrus
Powdery
Pikovaya Dama
Powdery
Citrus
Woody
Aldehydic
Fresh
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Empress' Kiss and Pikovaya Dama share?
Top
DavanaCardamomGeraniumBergamotSaffron
AldehydesNeroliBergamotLemonRose
Heart
RaspberryCaramelOrange BlossomCloveRoseJasmine
—Base
MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmberCedarwoodMossSandalwoodOud
MuskBourbon VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumOrange BlossomRoseJasmine
Rose
Citric Notes
Bergamot
NeroliBergamotLemon
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwoodOud
Sandalwood
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do The Empress' Kiss and Pikovaya Dama work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Empress' Kiss or Pikovaya Dama?
| The Empress' Kiss | Pikovaya Dama | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about The Empress' Kiss and Pikovaya Dama?
Built for someone who walks into a room like they own it. Not subtle, not trying to be. The saffron-davana opening is a decision, not an accident, it signals you came here dressed for something.The Empress' Kiss
It wears its aldehydes like rouge, old Hollywood glamour with a pulse. The powdery iris heart isn't shy, and the vanilla base leans warm rather than sweet.Pikovaya Dama
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