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    Imperial vs. Zino Davidoff

    Imperial by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

    Imperial

    Boadicea the Victorious
    Parfum2012
    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Imperial vs. Zino Davidoff
    ImperialZino Davidoff
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20121986
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoMichel Almairac
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Imperial

    Woody
    Amber
    Leather
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic

    Zino Davidoff

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RosewoodLavenderBirchAngelica
    LavenderRosewoodClary SageBergamot
    Heart
    GeraniumRoseFreesiaJasmine
    RoseGeraniumJasmineLily of the Valley
    Base
    OudGuaiac WoodLabdanumPatchouliLeatherAmberSandalwoodFrankincenseMusk
    PatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodAmberTonka BeanVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Imperial vs. Zino Davidoff
    ImperialZino Davidoff
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud for people who think they don't like oud. The resinous warmth is there, but so is restraint, light enough to wear daily, strong enough to mean it.Imperial
    This is the 1980s formula done right. Patchouli, rose, vanilla, it's not subtle, and that's the point. If you're hunting for something quiet and safe, keep scrolling.Zino Davidoff