Empereur Eau de Parfum bottle Empereur
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Catch De Noire Eau de Parfum bottle Catch De Noire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Empereur
Alright, so it's another Aventus clone, but for the price? It's not half bad. Expect a bit of a synthetic punch at the start, then a quick fade-out. Decent for a budget-friendly option, but don't expect miracles.
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Our Verdict - Catch De Noire
This is a seriously punchy, modern take on a classic chypre. Not for the faint-hearted, it's a bold statement that demands attention and gets it, but perhaps not universally. Expect compliments, or a bit of head-scratching.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 17% 17%
Fruity 21% 20%
Green 10% 9%
Sweet 22% 21%
Warm 4% 4%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 18% 18%
Animalic 15% 15%
Fresh 15% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Empereur EdP
Catch De Noire EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 25% vs 14%
Apple 25% vs 28%
Pineapple 25% vs 28%
Bergamot 25% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 25%
Jasmine 25% vs 25%
Birch 25% vs 25%
Patchouli 25% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 25% vs 25%
Musk 25% vs 25%
Ambergris 25% vs 25%
Vanilla 25% vs 25%

Accords

Empereur Catch De Noire
100%
Fruity
100%
74%
Woody
88%
58%
Earthy
75%
58%
Sweet
75%
57%
Citrus
73%
57%
Rose
73%
56%
Mossy
71%
56%
White Floral
71%
56%
Vanilla
71%
56%
Patchouli
71%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
74%
88%
Earthy shared
58%
75%
Sweet shared
58%
75%
Citrus shared
57%
73%
Rose shared
57%
73%
Mossy shared
56%
71%
White Floral shared
56%
71%
Vanilla shared
56%
71%
Patchouli shared
56%
71%

Performance

Empereur Catch De Noire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Empereur

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports. The consensus on its performance being short-lived means it won't overpower an office environment but also won't last for a full formal event.

Catch De Noire

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and strong character make it less suitable for a discreet office environment. However, its sophisticated fruity-woody profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal event, and its modern edge works well in casual settings too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
99%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
100%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Earthy accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Empereur
Catch De Noire
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