Fragrance comparison

Forgive Us vs Imagine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #50,872 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Imagine

Dévier

5.002 votes

Rank #34,038 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forgive Us takes 4 of 5 categories.

Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imagine
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forgive Us4/5

Imagine1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forgive Us
Sillage & projection: Forgive Us
Value for money: Forgive Us
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Forgive Us
Fragranxe ranking: Imagine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forgive UsDévier

ImagineDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageForgive Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value25

Category winnerForgive UsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

Top15-30 mins

HazelnutAmalfi LemonGingerPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacTuberoseFrangipani

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAmbergrisTonka BeanVetiver

Category winnerForgive UsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 27%Work 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerImagineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forgive Us by Dévier delivers an immediate shock of tart green apple and crushed Amalfi lemon. The opening snaps with vivid energy. A sharp burst of pink pepper adds quick fizz before clean lilac and green vetiver steer the blend into crisp territory. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into powdery vio…

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Imagine by Dévier takes a refreshing detour from predictable sunny scents. The opening brings an instant flash of Amalfi lemon and zesty ginger before toasted hazelnut adds unexpected savory warmth. It avoids standard citrus sharpness. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into lush tuberose, sweet frangipani…

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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, Forgive Us or Imagine?

Forgive Us takes 4 of 5 categories. Forgive Us is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Imagine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Forgive Us for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imagine for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forgive Us or Imagine?

Forgive Us lasts longest (Forgive Us 80/100, Imagine 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forgive Us or Imagine?

Forgive Us projects furthest (Forgive Us 67/100, Imagine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forgive Us and Imagine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Lilac.

Is Forgive Us or Imagine better for summer or winter?

Forgive Us suits daytime wear; Imagine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forgive Us and Imagine?

Forgive Us has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of White Peach, Violet, Wild Berries and Amber. Imagine has top notes of Hazelnut, Amalfi Lemon, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lilac, Tuberose and Frangipani, a base of Coconut, Ambergris, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.