Imperial Saphir
CharriolEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Imperial Saphir vs. Blue Sapphire
Is Imperial Saphir better than Blue Sapphire?
Blue Sapphire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseJasmine
floralwarm spicypatchouliamberrose
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 Imperial Saphir and Blue Sapphire?
| Imperial Saphir | Blue Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michel Almairac, Mylène Alran | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Imperial Saphir and Blue Sapphire smell?
Imperial Saphir
Floral
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Patchouli
Balsamic
Amber
Smoky
Blue Sapphire
Herbal
Aromatic
Floral
Oud
Citrus
Rose
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Imperial Saphir and Blue Sapphire share?
Top
FrankincenseFreesiaBergamot
ChamomileLemonMarigoldSaffronSage
Heart
OrchidRoseJasmine
RoseJasmineMagnolia
Base
Patchouli LeafMuskSandalwood
OudPatchouliAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
OrchidFreesiaRoseJasmine
ChamomileRoseJasmineMarigoldMagnolia
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafSandalwood
Oud
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Lemon
Where they fit
When and where do Imperial Saphir and Blue Sapphire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imperial Saphir or Blue Sapphire?
| Imperial Saphir | Blue Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Imperial Saphir and Blue Sapphire?
Some fragrances save themselves for special occasions. Imperial Saphir doesn't, it's composed enough to wear everywhere, interesting enough that everywhere feels like the right place for it.Imperial Saphir
This is a fragrance that doesn't wait for you to catch up. The saffron hits sharp, the oud stays even sharper, and the rose keeps its composure through all of it.Blue Sapphire
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