Eau de Cologne Imperiale
GuerlainEau de Cologne1860
Side by side
Eau de Cologne Imperiale vs. Eau de Guerlain
Eau de Guerlain wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Eau de Cologne Imperiale | Eau de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1860 | 1974 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Eau de Cologne Imperiale
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Woody
Eau de Guerlain
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Floral
Mossy
Woody
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Lemon VerbenaBergamotNeroliOrange
LemonBergamotPetitgrainBasilCaraway
Heart
Lavender
CarnationJasminePatchouliRoseSandalwood
Base
CedarRosemaryTonka Bean
MossMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Eau de Cologne Imperiale | Eau de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is what happens when restraint becomes its own statement. No sillage that fills a room. No longevity that demands attention. Just the citrus that opens clean, the lavender that settles soft.Eau de Cologne Imperiale
It earns its reputation as a 'safe' buy by being actually safe, a well-mannered, well-bred citrus that doesn't ask for attention. But safe in the best sense.Eau de Guerlain