Empressa
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | 2014 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Imperial Bloom For Women
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Which Should You Buy?
Empressa is a radiant, sophisticated take on fruity florals, pairing zesty citrus and plush peach with sensuous patchouli and a touch of brown sugar. Effortlessly chic and feminine, this is Penhaligon's at its most polished.
A budget reading of Penhaligon's Empressa - the same bright citrus-fruit opening tumbling into a rosy heart and a sweet brown-sugar, cacao and amber base. Imperial Bloom captures the fruity-floral-gourmand idea convincingly, and given Empressa's notoriously short longevity, the dupe's modest staying power is barely a step down.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 20% |
| Floral | 12% | 19% |
| Fruity | 18% | 21% |
| Green | 6% | 5% |
| Sweet | 28% | 29% |
| Warm | 19% | 11% |
| Woody | 7% | 6% |
| Earthy | 7% | 6% |
| Animalic | 4% | 4% |
| Fresh | 14% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The citrus and fruity opening feels vibrant for spring, while the woody patchouli and sweet base transition well into fall. A moderate richness and subtle warmth make it wearable in cooler months, but the sweetness and weight could be heavy for peak summer.
Occasions
Empressa's moderate projection and elegant, fruity-floral character make it ideal for daytime, dates, or smart-casual events. It is refined for office wear but the pronounced sweetness and patchouli richness may feel overdressed for strictly formal or sporty settings.
Seasons
The sweet brown-sugar and cacao base feels cosiest in autumn and winter, with the citrus opening lending lift to spring.
Occasions
Elegant and sensual, it leans to dates, evenings and formal occasions over sport or daytime.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet accords and Blood Orange, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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