Imperial
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Side by side
Imperial vs. Derviche II
Imperial rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Imperial | Derviche II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Manuel Cross |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Imperial
Woody
Amber
Leather
Oud
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Derviche II
Fruity
Amber
Oud
Vanilla
Citrus
Sweet
Powdery
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
RosewoodLavenderBirchAngelica
Citrus fruitsHerbaceous Notes
Heart
GeraniumRoseFreesiaJasmine
Candied FruitsAmber
Base
OudGuaiac WoodLabdanumPatchouliLeatherAmberSandalwoodFrankincenseMusk
MuskVanillaOudIncense woods
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Imperial | Derviche II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
The oud isn't the showstopper here, it's the hum beneath the sweetness. That distinction matters. If aggressive, dominating oud has burned you before, this won't. Sweetness carries, the oud behaves.Derviche II