Empressa
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Empressa vs. The Favourite
Is Empressa better than The Favourite?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
MuskMandarin OrangeSandalwood
powdery
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 Empressa and The Favourite?
| Empressa | The Favourite | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Alienor Massenet |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Empressa and The Favourite smell?
Empressa
Citrus
Fruity
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
Rose
The Favourite
Powdery
Violet Floral
Musky Yellow Floral
Iris Woody
Fresh Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Empressa and The Favourite share?
Top
Blood OrangePeachBergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
VioletFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseDewberryBlackcurrantNeroliGeranium
MimosaIrisJasmine Sambac
Base
PatchouliBrown SugarMuskVanillaSandalwoodCacaoFrankincenseAmber
MuskAmbroxanIndian Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseGeranium
MimosaVioletIrisFreesiaJasmine Sambac
Citric Notes
Blood OrangeBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Indian Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Empressa and The Favourite work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Empressa or The Favourite?
| Empressa | The Favourite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Empressa and The Favourite?
This is the fragrance for someone who's stopped apologizing for wanting to smell good. It's fruity, it's floral, it's unapologetically lush, and if you think that's a flaw.Empressa
Penhaligon's nailed the balance here. The powdery florals could easily tip into old-fashioned territory, but the warm mimosa and clean sandalwood keep this contemporary and wearable.The Favourite
The hunt
Where to buy Empressa and The Favourite
| Empressa | The Favourite | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $304.75ecosmetics | — |
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