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    Side by side

    Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale vs. Barfly

    Very similar
    Barfly by Scotch & Soda bottle

    Barfly

    Scotch & Soda
    EDT2012
    New comparison

    Barfly wears longer on skin, while Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale vs. Barfly
    Courvoisier L’edition ImperialeBarfly
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEDT
    Launched20062012
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlexis Dadier
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Leather
    Animalic
    Herbal
    Sweet

    Barfly

    Woody
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CalendulaMandarin OrangeCorianderCardamom
    Mandarin OrangeLemonCardamomAniseBlack PepperCaloneBasil
    Heart
    CedarwoodTeaVioletCalla
    SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineSpikenard
    Base
    LeatherAmberSpruce balsamVetiver
    Bourbon VanillaMuskIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale vs. Barfly
    Courvoisier L’edition ImperialeBarfly
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Courvoisier L'Edition Imperiale occupies a curious space, luxury heritage house meets approachable woody-spicy fragrance. It's not trying to reinvent anything.Courvoisier L’edition Imperiale
    Most fragrances choose a lane. Barfly goes for both, confident enough to show up uninvited, soft enough to stay. The woody warmth isn't trying to be sophisticated. It just works.Barfly