How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and warm spicy. Spicy notes and citruses at the top, lavender and juniper berries in the middle and patchouli and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Empire notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Arabian Oud Empire EDP
Empire EDP is made by Arabian Oud. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by warm spicy and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and warm spicy smells and notes like lavender and patchouli. Less obvious notes include musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Best season for Empire
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
More from Arabian Oud
This house has 48 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Resala, Kashmir Musk and Aseel Special Edition.
How long Empire stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like patchouli and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €142, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Mont Blanc Individuel.
Empire dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (5 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes), Guerlain Heritage (5 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro starts from €62.
Quick answers
When did Empire come out?
It came out in 2011.
How strong is Empire?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.