What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron and cinnamon. The heart brings balsam fir and frankincense. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and agarwood (oud). Overall it smells woody and mossy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Dominant 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
Emperor Blue Dominant EDP in detail
Emperor Blue is the house behind Dominant EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
More from Emperor Blue
This house has 16 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Caballera, Caballero and Emperador.
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.
Best season for Dominant
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Is Dominant your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by mossy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and mossy smells and notes like balsam fir and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include ginger, jasmine and leather.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Memo Paris Iberian Leather and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
If you like Dominant, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Memo Paris Iberian Leather (8 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Apex (7 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes) and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How long does Dominant last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Dominant?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.