Fragrance comparison

Aramis vs Rosa Imperial

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 5,042 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #610 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa Imperial

Phebo

3.5632 votes

Rank #44,047 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis takes 5 of 6 categories.

Aramis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Rosa Imperial
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aramis5/6

Rosa Imperial1/6

Ratings & consensus: Aramis
Community sentiment: Aramis
Longevity: Aramis
Sillage & projection: Aramis
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Rosa Imperial
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aramis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AramisAramis

Rosa ImperialPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 22%Want 55%

Category winnerAramisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

4,229 votes

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerAramisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAramis

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

Top

AldehydesHerbal Notes

Heart

RoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Gardenia, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRosa ImperialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#610

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Overall rank#44,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAramisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis is a classic leather chypre with a brisk, herbal opening and a dry, mossy backbone. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into earthy woods, oakmoss and a firm leather base that gives it a distinctly traditional masculine feel. It usually suits someone who enjoys older-school structure over sweetness. Stron…

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Phebo launched Rosa Imperial in 2010 as a woody floral composition built around sharp aldehydes and lush gardenia. The opening bursts with a soapy, herbal fizz that immediately cuts through the air. As the initial sharp edge softens, heart notes of gardenia and jasmine take center stage, while rose stays surprisingly …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aramis or Rosa Imperial?

Aramis takes 5 of 6 categories. Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes; Rosa Imperial is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rosa Imperial for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis or Rosa Imperial?

Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, Rosa Imperial 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis or Rosa Imperial?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Rosa Imperial 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis and Rosa Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Gardenia, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Aramis or Rosa Imperial better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aramis is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis is the stronger pick. Rosa Imperial suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis and Rosa Imperial?

Aramis has top notes of Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. Rosa Imperial has top notes of Aldehydes and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.