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Empress by Sean John — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Sean John· 2011

Empress

Name: Empress by Sean John
Brand: Sean John
Rating: 7.8 (4 reviews)

7.84

Mostly cranberry and lime cake, warmed by caramel. Suits daily wear in spring.

FruityFreshFloralSweetWoody

Perfumer: IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

CranberryLime cakeMandarin orangeStarfruit

Heart notes

Ambrette seedCardamomPassion flowerPeonyRaspberry

Base notes

CaramelMusk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

88%

Spring

100%

Summer

90%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

86%

Where

Office

83%

Casual

100%

Date

91%

Club

65%

Formal

69%

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