# 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 Basilic | Empressa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Penhaligon's |
| Release year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Concentration | No data | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Longevity | 6.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Sillage | 5.8/10 | 6.9/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic | Empressa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 39% | 39% |
| Summer | 47% | 29% |
| Autumn | 9% | 23% |
| Winter | 5% | 9% |

## Occasions

|  | Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic | Empressa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytime | 28% | 25% |
| Casual | 27% | 26% |
| Office | 21% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 5% | 14% |
| Evening | 4% | 14% |
| Sport | 15% | 0% |

## Notes

In both: Neroli, Mandarin orange, Sandalwood, Amber

Only in this one:

- Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic: Ivy, Bitter orange, Green tea, Clementine, Peony, Chamomile, Basil
- Empressa: 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: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Green, Fruity, Sweet
- Empressa: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Green, Fruity, 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.

## More

- [Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-aqua-allegoria-mandarine-basilic)
- [Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-aqua-allegoria-mandarine-basilic)
- [Empressa details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/penhaligon-s-empressa-eau-de-parfum)
- [Empressa dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/penhaligon-s-empressa-eau-de-parfum)

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