Empire
SawalefEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Empire vs. Oud Wood
Is Empire better than Oud Wood?
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
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodVanillaCardamom
warm spicywoodypowderyamberbalsamicvanillafresh 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 Empire and Oud Wood?
| Empire | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Empire and Oud Wood smell?
Empire
Warm Spicy
Woody
White Floral
Powdery
Amber
Leather
Balsamic
Vanilla
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Empire and Oud Wood share?
Top
SaffronNutmegCardamom
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomLabdanumPatchouli
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
SandalwoodVanillaLeather
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronNutmegCardamom
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka BeanVanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Empire and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Empire or Oud Wood?
| Empire | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Empire and Oud Wood?
Saffron and leather is an unusual pairing, most fragrances lean one direction or the other, but Empire tries to hold both. The result is a scent that asks for patience.Empire
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Empire and Oud Wood
| Empire | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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