The Great Empresses of Japan
Romea D'AmeorEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
The Great Empresses of Japan vs. Cargo de Nuit
Cargo de Nuit rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Great Empresses of Japan | Cargo de Nuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Daniela Andrier |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Great Empresses of Japan
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Vanilla
Floral
Violet
Earthy
Fresh
Cargo de Nuit
Woody
Floral
Musky
Aromatic
Balsamic
Sweet
Vanilla
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Ylang-YlangFreesiaMelon
—Heart
IrisHeliotropeVioletPeonyLily of the ValleyRose
Mineral NotesWoody Notes
Base
Orris RootTonka BeanTeakwoodMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanilla
CoumarinAmbroxan
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Great Empresses of Japan | Cargo de Nuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is powder done right. Not the heavy, talcum kind, the kind that makes you think of silk robes and lacquered boxes. The iris dominates, and if that's not your thing, look elsewhere.The Great Empresses of Japan
This one does not announce itself. The mineral and woody heart creates a uniquely contemplative space, the scent of salt air on a weathered deck at 3 AM.Cargo de Nuit