Fragrance comparison

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition vs Rosa Imperial

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Aramis

4.008 votes

Rank #50,160 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Rosa Imperial

Phebo

3.5632 votes

Rank #44,047 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rosa Imperial
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition2/3

Rosa Imperial1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis Classic Anniversary EditionAramis

Rosa ImperialPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 6%Had 9%Want 85%

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 22%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

SillageAramis Classic Anniversary Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

iris61%

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrrhAldehydesBergamotCloverArtemisiaGardeniaThyme

Heart

OrrisCardamomPatchouliSageJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverCoconutMossMusk

Top

AldehydesHerbal Notes

Heart

RoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRosa ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition keeps the original Aramis DNA intact, a dry leather chypre with amber warmth, herbs, moss and a powdery iris touch. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a firm, old-school masculine base. This is for shoppers who enjoy traditional leather fragrances with presence. It usuall…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Rosa Imperial?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Rosa Imperial is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes. Choose Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rosa Imperial for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Rosa Imperial?

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

Which projects more, Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Rosa Imperial?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition projects furthest (Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition 78/100, Rosa Imperial 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition and Rosa Imperial smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Gardenia, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition or Rosa Imperial better for summer or winter?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition suits evening wear; Rosa Imperial suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition and Rosa Imperial?

Aramis Classic Anniversary Edition has top notes of Myrrh, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Clover, heart notes of Orris, Cardamom, Patchouli and Sage, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber 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.