1952 vs Patchouli Imperial
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
1952Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli ImperialChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19522/4
Patchouli Imperial2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1952
- Sillage & projection
- 1952
- Value for money
- Patchouli Imperial
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli Imperial
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1952Shiraz ParfumsPatchouli ImperialArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.24/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 50%Had 2%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
48%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1952
Sillage1952
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouli ImperialBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh61%
woody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon
Heart
juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk
Top
Cedar LeavesBergamotOrangeAmber
Heart
SandalThyme
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Thyme and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall88
Winter88
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,403
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPatchouli ImperialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…
Reviews →Armaf Patchouli Imperial opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cedar leaves, offering a fresh, green entry that quickly settles into a warmer, resinous core. As it develops on skin, the bright citrus softens, allowing dry sandalwood and thyme to emerge, before resting on a solid foundation of earthy patchouli, vani…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1952 or Patchouli Imperial?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Patchouli Imperial is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Imperial for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1952 or Patchouli Imperial?
1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Patchouli Imperial 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1952 or Patchouli Imperial?
1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Patchouli Imperial 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1952 and Patchouli Imperial smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Thyme and Patchouli.
Is 1952 or Patchouli Imperial better for summer or winter?
1952 suits daytime wear; Patchouli Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1952 and Patchouli Imperial?
1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Patchouli Imperial has top notes of Cedar Leaves, Bergamot, Orange and Amber, heart notes of Sandal and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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