Fragrance comparison

Aries vs Imperial

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 493 ratings analysed

Aries

Demeter Fragrance

3.8211 votes

Rank #50,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Imperial

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26482 votes

Rank #1,517 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aries
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imperial
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Aries1/5

Imperial4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriesDemeter Fragrance

ImperialBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.26/ 5 · 482 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerImperialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

54%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

482 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityImperial

SillageImperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAriesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brazilian RosewoodOlibanumBergamotAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Brazilian RosewoodLavenderBirchAngelica

Heart

GeraniumRoseFreesiaJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumLeatherAmberPatchouliSandalwoodOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Olibanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Aries, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex90

Women10

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 10%

Men61

Unisex33

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aries by Demeter Fragrance cuts straight to a clean, resinous heart without drowning you in heavy spice. Fresh bergamot flashes brightly in the first five minutes, shedding any bitter sting before settling into smooth Brazilian rosewood. Golden amber and frankincense-like olibanum carry the drydown, creating a warm, a…

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Imperial opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sharp birch wood, and green angelica before settling into a warm core of geranium, rose, and jasmine. As the initial herbal brightness softens on skin, the composition develops a rich resinous base dominated by Brazilian rosewood, dark agarwood, labdanum, and supple l…

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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, Aries or Imperial?

Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories. Aries is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Imperial is rated 4.26/5 from 482 votes. Choose Aries for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imperial for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aries or Imperial?

Imperial lasts longest (Imperial 80/100, Aries 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aries or Imperial?

Imperial projects furthest (Imperial 73/100, Aries 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aries and Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum and Amber.

Is Aries or Imperial better for summer or winter?

Aries suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aries and Imperial?

Aries features Brazilian Rosewood, Olibanum, Bergamot and Amber. Imperial has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Lavender, Birch and Angelica, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Leather.