Fragrance comparison

Extatic vs Imperialis Brasileira

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,284 ratings analysed

4 wins

Extatic

Pierre Balmain

3.561,214 votes

Rank #7,775 WoodyFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Imperialis Brasileira

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.1970 votes

Rank #32,708 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Extatic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Extatic
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Imperialis Brasileira
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Extatic4/7

Imperialis Brasileira3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExtaticPierre Balmain

Imperialis BrasileiraL’Occitane Au Brésil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,214 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

Category winnerImperialis BrasileiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

1,059 votes

39%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerImperialis BrasileiraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityExtatic

SillageExtatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value47

Category winnerExtaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearOsmanthusRose

Heart

OrchidIrisJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLeatherAmyris

Top20-30 mins

PlumPeonyPearNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseIrisOsmanthus

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmyrisAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Osmanthus, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Imperialis Brasileira, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer68

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night64

Category winnerImperialis BrasileiraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,775

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#32,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExtaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Extatic by Pierre Balmain offers a bold oriental floral experience for the confident woman. It opens with bright pear and osmanthus before settling into a heart of orchid, iris, and night jasmine. The base provides a lasting, grounded finish with cashmere wood, sandalwood, and leather. This scent is a striking choice …

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Imperialis Brasileira by L’Occitane Au Brésil is a lush floral woody musk centered on ripe purple plum and powdery florals. The initial spray delivers juicy pear, tart plum, and a dusting of dry nutmeg before softening into a heart of velvety rose, powdery iris, and apricot-tinted osmanthus blossoms. As the scent warm…

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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, Extatic or Imperialis Brasileira?

Extatic takes 4 of 7 categories. Extatic is rated 3.56/5 from 1,214 votes; Imperialis Brasileira is rated 4.19/5 from 70 votes. Choose Extatic for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Imperialis Brasileira for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Extatic or Imperialis Brasileira?

Extatic lasts longest (Extatic 67/100, Imperialis Brasileira 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Extatic or Imperialis Brasileira?

Extatic projects furthest (Extatic 63/100, Imperialis Brasileira 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Extatic and Imperialis Brasileira smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Osmanthus, Rose and Iris.

Is Extatic or Imperialis Brasileira better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imperialis Brasileira is the stronger pick. For winter, Extatic is the stronger pick. Imperialis Brasileira suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Extatic and Imperialis Brasileira?

Extatic has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Leather and Amyris. Imperialis Brasileira has top notes of Plum, Peony, Pear and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amyris and Amber.