Fragrance comparison

Bouquet Imperial vs L'Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Bouquet Imperial

Roger & Gallet

4.14111 votes

Rank #15,386 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,459 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bouquet Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
L'Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bouquet Imperial2/4

L'Original2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bouquet ImperialRoger & Gallet

L'OriginalLigne St. Barth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityL'Original

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBouquet ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match62%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

RosemaryLavenderOrangeBergamotLemonAnise

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskOakmossCedar

Notes

LavenderRosemaryLimeAniseOrange BlossomFernMossHay

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Lavender, Anise and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for L'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBouquet ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bouquet Imperial is a bright, aromatic citrus floral that wears with old-school polish rather than heavy spice. Lemon, bergamot, rosemary and lavender give it a brisk, clean opening, then rose, orange blossom and soft woods bring a drier, more tailored feel. On skin, it often reads elegant, slightly mossy and quietly …

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L'Original by Ligne St. Barth brings a crisp, sunlit Caribbean vibe directly to your skin. It opens with sharp lime and fresh rosemary before settling into clean lavender, green fern, and sun-dried hay. Think of a freshly pressed linen shirt worn right by the ocean on a breezy morning. It is light, polished, and remar…

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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, Bouquet Imperial or L'Original?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bouquet Imperial is rated 4.14/5 from 111 votes; L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bouquet Imperial for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bouquet Imperial or L'Original?

L'Original lasts longest (L'Original 80/100, Bouquet Imperial 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bouquet Imperial or L'Original?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 75/100, Bouquet Imperial 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bouquet Imperial and L'Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Lavender, Anise and Orange Blossom.

Is Bouquet Imperial or L'Original better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bouquet Imperial and L'Original?

Bouquet Imperial has top notes of Rosemary, Lavender, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. L'Original features Lavender, Rosemary, Lime, Anise and Orange Blossom.