Fragrance comparison

Azur vs Imari Free

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Azur

Thymes

4.297 votes

Rank #36,604 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Imari Free

Avon

3.6540 votes

Rank #40,520 MarineWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imari Free takes 2 of 3 categories.

Azur
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imari Free
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Azur1/3

Imari Free2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzurThymes

Imari FreeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

3.65/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

13%Love

55%Like

18%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity25

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityImari Free

SillageImari Free

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh83%

floral65%

marine48%

green30%

marine100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aquatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TeaWater LilyWater NotesSeaweed

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sicilian BergamotBalsam FirPear

Heart

SeaweedWater LilyLaminariaCO2 ExtractsPink Pepper

Base

CashmeranAmbertonicIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesWater Lily and Seaweed. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring76

Summer100

Fall32

Winter12

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azur is a light aquatic cologne built around white tea, water lily, watery notes and a faint touch of sea air. It opens soft and fresh, then settles into a clean, breezy skin scent with only a mild salty edge. This suits someone who wants an easy, unisex daytime fragrance for warm weather, especially if strong project…

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Avon Imari Free arrives as a crisp, marine woody perfume that breaks away from traditional feminine florals. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian bergamot and sweet pear, grounded quickly by the green resin of balsam fir. As it settles, oceanic notes of seaweed and laminaria take over, giving the heart a…

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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, Azur or Imari Free?

Imari Free takes 2 of 3 categories. Azur is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Imari Free is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes. Choose Azur for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Imari Free for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azur or Imari Free?

Imari Free lasts longest (Imari Free 51/100, Azur 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azur or Imari Free?

Imari Free projects furthest (Imari Free 44/100, Azur 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azur and Imari Free smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and marine accords. Common notes include Water Lily and Seaweed.

Is Azur or Imari Free better for summer or winter?

Azur suits daytime wear; Imari Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azur and Imari Free?

Azur features Tea, Water Lily, Water Notes and Seaweed. Imari Free has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Balsam Fir and Pear, heart notes of Seaweed, Water Lily, Laminaria and CO2 Extracts, a base of Cashmeran, Ambertonic and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.