Fragrance comparison

Faberge Imperial vs Ravel

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Faberge Imperial

Brut Parfums Prestige

4.2722 votes

Rank #22,293 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ravel

O Boticário

4.7617 votes

Rank #36,683 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Faberge Imperial
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ravel
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Faberge Imperial1/5

Ravel4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ravel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ravel
Sillage & projection: Ravel
Value for money: Ravel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Faberge Imperial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Faberge ImperialBrut Parfums Prestige

RavelO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 62%

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 69%Want 24%

Category winnerRavelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

94%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage87

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityRavel

SillageRavel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRavelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusDyer’s GreenweedRoseViolet LeafCarnationJasmineClove

Base

Orris RootMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

FlowersMarigoldPatchouliGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoodsy NotesBay LeafMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Green Notes, Musk and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFaberge ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faberge Imperial opens with a sharp burst of bitter marigold, green leaves, and crisp bergamot before settling into radiant African orange flower. The heart introduces velvety osmanthus and spicy clove, creating a warm, textured floral body that feels substantial on skin. As hours pass, powdery orris root, earthy patc…

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Ravel by O Boticário is a classic floral green perfume that opens with a crisp wave of crushed herbal notes, aromatic bay leaf, and bitter green foliage. The heart introduces a vibrant marigold blossom paired with soft mixed flowers, bringing a warm, sunny quality to the sharp botanical opening. As the scent settles o…

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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, Faberge Imperial or Ravel?

Ravel takes 4 of 5 categories. Faberge Imperial is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes; Ravel is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Faberge Imperial for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ravel for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Faberge Imperial or Ravel?

Ravel lasts longest (Ravel 88/100, Faberge Imperial 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faberge Imperial or Ravel?

Ravel projects furthest (Ravel 87/100, Faberge Imperial 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faberge Imperial and Ravel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Green Notes, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Faberge Imperial or Ravel better for summer or winter?

Faberge Imperial suits evening wear; Ravel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faberge Imperial and Ravel?

Faberge Imperial has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Osmanthus, Dyer’s Greenweed, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Ravel features Flowers, Marigold, Patchouli, Green Notes and Herbal Notes.