Imperial
Boadicea the VictoriousParfum2012
Side by side
Imperial vs. Derviche II
Is Imperial better than Derviche II?
Imperial rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Imperial and Derviche II?
| 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
How do Imperial and Derviche II smell?
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
What notes do Imperial and Derviche II share?
Top
RosewoodLavenderBirchAngelica
Citrus fruitsHerbaceous Notes
Heart
GeraniumRoseFreesiaJasmine
Candied FruitsAmber
Base
OudGuaiac WoodLabdanumPatchouliLeatherAmberSandalwoodFrankincenseMusk
MuskVanillaOudIncense woods
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
RosewoodOudGuaiac WoodBirchSandalwood
OudIncense woods
Amber
Amber
Amber
Herbaceous Notes
Angelica
Herbaceous Notes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Imperial and Derviche II work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imperial or Derviche II?
| Imperial | Derviche II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Imperial and Derviche II?
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
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