Empereur Eau de Parfum bottle Empereur
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
£ Price Tier ££
On New York Time bottle On New York Time

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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 - On New York Time
If you want to smell like an absolute boss, then 'On New York Time' is your ticket. This is a crowd-pleasing fruity powerhouse that simply gets the job done, no fuss, no faff.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 13%
Floral 17% 21%
Fruity 21% 17%
Green 10% 7%
Sweet 22% 22%
Warm 4% 5%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 18% 12%
Animalic 15% 16%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Empereur EdP
On New York Time

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 25% vs 20%
Apple 25% vs 20%
Pineapple 25% vs 20%
Bergamot 25% vs 20%
Only in On New York Time
Lemon 20%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 33%
Jasmine 25% vs 33%
Birch 25% vs 33%
Only in Empereur
Patchouli 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 25%
Ambergris 25% vs 25%
Vanilla 25% vs 25%
Only in Empereur
Oakmoss 25%
Only in On New York Time
Patchouli 25%

Accords

Empereur On New York Time
100%
Fruity
100%
57%
Citrus
83%
74%
Woody
66%
58%
Earthy
58%
Sweet
58%
Fresh
58%
57%
Rose
57%
56%
Mossy
56%
White Floral
56%
56%
Vanilla
56%
56%
Patchouli
56%
Leather
56%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
57%
83%
Woody shared
74%
66%
58%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
58%
Rose shared
57%
57%
56%
White Floral shared
56%
56%
Vanilla shared
56%
56%
Patchouli shared
56%
56%
56%

Performance

Empereur On New York Time
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.

On New York Time

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its potent fruity-woody profile makes it versatile for many settings, though it might be a bit much for a formal office. It’s perfect for making an impression on a date or for everyday casual wear, leaning into its bold character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
98%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Citrus, Woody accords and Bergamot, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Empereur
On New York Time
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