Oud Imperial
Perris Monte CarloEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Oud Imperial vs. Oud Essentiel
Is Oud Imperial better than Oud Essentiel?
Oud Essentiel rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
FrankincenseOudSaffronCedarwood
oudsmokyfresh spicy
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 Oud Imperial and Oud Essentiel?
| Oud Imperial | Oud Essentiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum Intense |
| Launched | 2012 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Luca Maffei | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Imperial and Oud Essentiel smell?
Oud Imperial
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Earthy
Balsamic
Smoky
Patchouli
Oud Essentiel
Oud
Leather
Rose
Animalic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Imperial and Oud Essentiel share?
Top
CitrusesCuminJasmine
SaffronGeranium
Heart
FrankincensePatchouliPapyrusSaffron
OudRose.RoseCedarwood
Base
OudBirchJava VetiverLabdanumCedarwoodSandalwood
LeatherGuaiac WoodFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudBirchCedarwoodSandalwood
OudGuaiac WoodCedarwood
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Rose.RoseGeranium
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Frankincense
Spicy Notes
CuminSaffron
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Imperial and Oud Essentiel work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Imperial or Oud Essentiel?
| Oud Imperial | Oud Essentiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Imperial and Oud Essentiel?
Oud without compromise. No softening, no hedging, just the resinous, animalic depth of the real thing. For those who want oud the way it grows: bold, a little rough, and impossible to ignore.Oud Imperial
Guerlain doesn't do quiet. Oud Essentiel is the house at full volume, strong sillage, long-lasting presence, leather and smoke that doesn't negotiate.Oud Essentiel
The hunt
Where to buy Oud Imperial and Oud Essentiel
| Oud Imperial | Oud Essentiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 oz | — | $91.95fragranceshop |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know