Fragrance comparison

An Ideal Husband vs Aqua Imperi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

2 wins

An Ideal Husband

Lise London

3.339 votes

Rank #57,931 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Aqua Imperi

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.9376 votes

Rank #20,167 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Ideal Husband takes 2 of 3 categories.

An Ideal Husband
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aqua Imperi
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

An Ideal Husband2/3

Aqua Imperi1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: An Ideal Husband
Sillage & projection: An Ideal Husband
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Imperi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

An Ideal HusbandLise London

Aqua ImperiLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.93/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

26%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAn Ideal Husband

SillageAn Ideal Husband

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

herbal44%

fresh30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

MyrtleOlibanum

Base

PatchouliAmberCitruses

Notes

CitrusesLavenderMyrtle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrtle and Citruses. Durations are only published for Aqua Imperi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring82

Summer100

Fall36

Winter21

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex56

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,167

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAqua ImperiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lise London An Ideal Husband opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour lemon that immediately signals a traditional barbershop structure. As the top notes settle, herbal myrtle and smoky olibanum resin create a dry, aromatic heart with a vintage feel. The base relies on earthy patchouli, warm amber, and lingering …

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Aqua Imperi by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around brisk herbal notes and Mediterranean greenery. Formulated with a clean botanical focus, it pairs a punchy burst of citruses with cooling myrtle and aromatic lavender. The initial spray delivers the crisp snap of citrus twigs …

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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, An Ideal Husband or Aqua Imperi?

An Ideal Husband takes 2 of 3 categories. An Ideal Husband is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Aqua Imperi is rated 3.93/5 from 76 votes. Choose An Ideal Husband for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aqua Imperi for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, An Ideal Husband or Aqua Imperi?

An Ideal Husband lasts longest (An Ideal Husband 67/100, Aqua Imperi 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Ideal Husband or Aqua Imperi?

An Ideal Husband projects furthest (An Ideal Husband 60/100, Aqua Imperi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Ideal Husband and Aqua Imperi smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Myrtle and Citruses.

Is An Ideal Husband or Aqua Imperi better for summer or winter?

An Ideal Husband suits day or night wear; Aqua Imperi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Ideal Husband and Aqua Imperi?

An Ideal Husband has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Myrtle and Olibanum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Citruses. Aqua Imperi features Citruses, Lavender and Myrtle.