Fragrance comparison

Emir Acadia Intenso vs Imperial Blue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Emir Acadia Intenso

PARIS CORNER

4.405 votes

Rank #41,661 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Imperial Blue

Xeena

4.4233 votes

Rank #7,742 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Emir Acadia Intenso
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imperial Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emir Acadia Intenso1/4

Imperial Blue3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emir Acadia IntensoPARIS CORNER

Imperial BlueXeena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

67%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityImperial Blue

SillageImperial Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value73

Category winnerEmir Acadia IntensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperGrapefruitCorianderAldehydesBergamotLemonMint

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

JasmineNutmegGingerMelon

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberwoodLabdanumIncenseCedarAmber

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperLemonMintBergamotAldehydesCoriander

Heart

JasmineMelonNutmegGinger

Base

IncenseAmberPatchouliLabdanumSandalwoodCedarAmberwoodAmbrofix™

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Coriander and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Emir Acadia Intenso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerImperial BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emir Acadia Intenso opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper, coriander, and aldehydes. A touch of mint keeps the start energetic before the composition settles into a spiced heart of ginger, nutmeg, melon, and soft jasmine. The base introduces a dry, smoky foundation built…

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Xeena Imperial Blue opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, cool mint, and bright bergamot that quickly settles into a warm heart of nutmeg and ginger. As it warms on skin, smoky incense, dark patchouli, and heavy amberwood build a dense, resinous base. Built for crisp spring mornings and cool autumn evenings, it offe…

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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, Emir Acadia Intenso or Imperial Blue?

Imperial Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Emir Acadia Intenso is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Imperial Blue is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Emir Acadia Intenso for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Imperial Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emir Acadia Intenso or Imperial Blue?

Imperial Blue lasts longest (Imperial Blue 78/100, Emir Acadia Intenso 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emir Acadia Intenso or Imperial Blue?

Imperial Blue projects furthest (Imperial Blue 68/100, Emir Acadia Intenso 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emir Acadia Intenso and Imperial Blue smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Coriander and Aldehydes.

Is Emir Acadia Intenso or Imperial Blue better for summer or winter?

Emir Acadia Intenso suits daytime wear; Imperial Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emir Acadia Intenso and Imperial Blue?

Emir Acadia Intenso has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Coriander and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Ginger and Melon, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amberwood and Labdanum. Imperial Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Melon, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.