Fragrance comparison

Edge vs L'Ima

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

4 wins

Edge

Swiss Arabian

3.7894 votes

Rank #9,495 AromaticWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

L'Ima

Perfumology

3.9645 votes

Rank #16,450 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edge takes 4 of 7 categories.

Edge
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
L'Ima
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Edge4/7

L'Ima3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EdgeSwiss Arabian

L'ImaPerfumology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 52%

3.96/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerL'ImaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

42%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerL'ImaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEdge

SillageEdge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value73

Category winnerEdgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintGeraniumLemon

Heart

OrchidRoseCardamomCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

MintPomeloTomato LeafLemonLemon VerbenaOrange

Heart

LilyGeraniumRoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)NeroliCardamomOrris Rootelemi

Base

Copaiba balmCashmere MuskWhite MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Geranium, Lemon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall43

Winter10

Day100

Night39

Category winnerL'ImaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex3

Women6

Men25

Unisex56

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#16,450

PerfumerJustin Frederico

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEdgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edge by Swiss Arabian is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a fresh opening of mint and lavender. It dries down into a clean, soapy base of white musk, sandalwood, and cedar, making it a reliable daily scent for professional settings. Its airy, refreshing profile performs well during warm spring and summe…

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Perfumology L'Ima opens with sharp mint, tart pomelo, and bitter tomato leaf before settling into a soft heart of lily, geranium, and ambrette. Designed around humid summer gardens, it wears with an airy, herbal brightness over cashmeran musks and copaiba balm. It provides a crisp, botanical option for warm mornings 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, Edge or L'Ima?

Edge takes 4 of 7 categories. Edge is rated 3.78/5 from 94 votes; L'Ima is rated 3.96/5 from 45 votes. Choose Edge for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Ima for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edge or L'Ima?

They last about the same: Edge 69/100, L'Ima 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Edge or L'Ima?

Projection is very close: Edge 65/100, L'Ima 63/100 for sillage.

Do Edge and L'Ima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Lemon and Rose.

Is Edge or L'Ima better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Ima is the stronger pick. For winter, Edge is the stronger pick. L'Ima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edge and L'Ima?

Edge has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Rose, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk. L'Ima has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Tomato Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Geranium, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Copaiba balm, Cashmere Musk, White Musk and Amber.