The Empress
The Dua Brand2023
Side by side
The Empress vs. L'eau d'Issey
L'eau d'Issey rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Empress | L'eau d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 1992 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Empress
Floral
Woody
Rose
Fruity
Fresh
Powdery
Musky
Aquatic
L'eau d'Issey
Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Aquatic
Ozonic
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
StrawberryWatermelon
LotusMelonFreesiaRose WaterCaloneCyclamen
Heart
CyclamenDamask RoseMagnoliaPink Peony
Lily of the ValleyWater PeonyCarnation
Base
MuskSandalwoodSmokeWoody Notes
MuskTuberoseCedarCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberOsmanthus
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Empress | L'eau d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The watermelon note in the opening is where this fragrance lives or dies depending on what you are looking for. It does not read as aquatic or ozonic; it reads as sweet and juicy, almost dessert.The Empress
An aquatic that doesn't announce itself. Built to last 8-10 hours, it works slowly, the kind of presence that earns attention without demanding it. Not a statement fragrance. A daily one.L'eau d'Issey
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| The Empress | L'eau d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $11.19fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $24.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $36.39fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $29.95fragranceshop |
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