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    Liwan vs. Imperial Valley

    Liwan by Ard Al Zaafaran bottle

    Liwan

    Ard Al Zaafaran
    2025
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is Liwan better than Imperial Valley?

    Liwan peaks in fall, while Imperial Valley belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Shared notes
    LeatherRosemaryAmberPink PepperBergamotMuskVetiver
    citrusaromaticfresh spicywoodyleathermusky

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Liwan and Imperial Valley?

    Key facts: Liwan vs. Imperial Valley
    LiwanImperial Valley
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20252021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Liwan and Imperial Valley smell?

    Liwan

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Leather

    Imperial Valley

    Aromatic
    Oud
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Animalic
    Musky
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Liwan and Imperial Valley share?

    Top
    PineapplePink PepperBergamotGrapefruit
    Sicilian BergamotPink PepperDavana
    Heart
    RosemaryOsmanthusCaramelYlang-Ylang
    Agarwood (Oud)White AmberRosemary
    Base
    LeatherAmberMuskPatchouliVetiver
    LeatherMuskHaitian Vetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Liwan or Imperial Valley?

    Community verdict: Liwan vs. Imperial Valley
    LiwanImperial Valley
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Liwan and Imperial Valley?

    Here's the thing about Liwan: it doesn't choose. Tropical sweetness up top, leather underneath. Most fragrances pick a lane. This one builds a bridge and dares you to cross it.Liwan
    Gissah chose an unexpected name and committed fully. This is not another Middle Eastern oud fragrance. The cool green notes keep the oud in check, and the leather in the base is genuinely refined.Imperial Valley

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    About Liwan vs. Imperial Valley.