L’Imperatrice Gardenia
Noble RoyaleEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
L’Imperatrice Gardenia vs. Lys 41
Lys 41 wears longer on skin, while L’Imperatrice Gardenia projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| L’Imperatrice Gardenia | Lys 41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Philippe Paparella-Paris | Daphné Bugey |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L’Imperatrice Gardenia
White Floral
Floral
Woody
Amber
Animalic
Lys 41
White Floral
Tuberose
Animalic
Vanilla
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FreesiaRoseNeroliSweet Pea
Frangipani
Heart
GardeniaLilyTuberoseCashmere WoodJasmine
TuberoseJasmineLily
Base
AmberSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxan
Bourbon VanillaMuskWoods
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L’Imperatrice Gardenia | Lys 41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some florals stay in their lane. This one doesn't. Gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, all in, wrapped in a warm amber drydown that keeps pulling you back in. Bold, yes. But there's an art to wearing it.L’Imperatrice Gardenia
White floral lovers: this is what you came for. Jasmine hits first, then tuberose makes itself known, then lily fills every corner of the room. It demands attention.Lys 41