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Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic vs Empressa

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Empressa overlap 49% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Empressa lasts longer: longevity 7.2/10 against 6.0/10 for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic. Empressa projects more: sillage 6.9/10 against 5.8/10 for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic.

At a glance

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicEmpressa
BrandGuerlainPenhaligon's
Release year20072018
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
7.9/101,175 votes
7.2/10242 votes
Longevity
6.0/10
7.2/10
Sillage
5.8/10
6.9/10

When to wear

Seasons
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicEmpressa
Spring39%39%
Summer47%29%
Autumn9%23%
Winter5%9%
Occasions
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicEmpressa
Daytime28%25%
Casual27%26%
Office21%19%
Nighttime5%14%
Evening4%14%
Sport15%0%

Notes

In both

  • Neroli
  • Mandarin orange
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Only in this one

  • Ivy
  • Bitter orange
  • Green tea
  • Clementine
  • Peony
  • Chamomile
  • Basil

Empressa

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Blood orange
  • Rose
  • Geranium
  • Cardamom
  • Black pepper
  • Pink pepper
  • Peach
  • Dewberry
  • Nutmeg
  • Blackcurrant
  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli
  • Maltol
  • Cocoa
  • Frankincense
  • Musk

Accords

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet

Empressa

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Empressa lasts longer: longevity 7.2/10 against 6.0/10 for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic.

Which one projects more?

Empressa projects more: sillage 6.9/10 against 5.8/10 for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic.

Which one suits summer better?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic suits summer better: summer gets 47% of its season votes, against 29% for Empressa.

Which one is rated higher?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.2/10 for Empressa.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Neroli, Mandarin orange, Sandalwood, Amber.