Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria vs Sean John Empress

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria and Sean John Empress compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Forbidden EuphoriaCalvin Klein20113.9★

81% alikevs

EmpressSean John20113.6★

The difference in plain words

Forbidden Euphoria and Empress are very similar; both have Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Peony. Forbidden Euphoria leans more patchouli, while Empress leans tropical. Forbidden Euphoria is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentForbidden Euphoria

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Forbidden Euphoria ● Empress

Both share: Raspberry · Mandarin Orange · Peony · Musk

Only in Forbidden Euphoria: Peach Blossom · Orchid · Jasmine · Patchouli · Cashmere Wood

Only in Empress: Lime · Carambola (Star Fruit) · Cranberry · Cardamom · Passion Flower · Ambrette (Musk Mallow) · Caramel · Sandalwood +1

Community votes

Forbidden Euphoria ← · → Empress

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

≈ even

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price value≈ even

Night-nessForbidden Euphoria +16

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Forbidden Euphoria profile →Empress profile →