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Greenwich Village vs Impetus

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

Updated 1,897 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenwich Village takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Greenwich Village

    Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Impetus

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Greenwich Village3/4
Impetus1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Greenwich Village
Sillage & projection
Greenwich Village
Value for money
Impetus
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Greenwich Village

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Greenwich VillageBond No 9
ImpetusQoteque
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 1,896 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

1,636 votes

0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityGreenwich Village

SillageGreenwich Village

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value50
Category winnerImpetusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh100%
floral92%
fruity84%
musky77%
sweet69%
amber61%
floral100%
fresh92%
musky84%
amber77%
white floral69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LitchiCassisPeachTangerine
Heart
Water LilyPeonyJasmine
Base
AmbroxanPralineMuskVanillaoak moss
Top20-30 mins
CinnamonLychee
Heart2-4 hrs
Water LilyJasminePeony
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanVanillaOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Peony, Jasmine and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Impetus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex41
Women53
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#65,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreenwich VillageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Greenwich Village opens with a bright burst of lychee, cassis, peach and tangerine, then settles into a glossy fruity floral with peony, jasmine and a clean musky vanilla base. It wears sweet, fresh and polished rather than heavy, with a lively trail that many people enjoy, though the price and the brief citrus sparkl…

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Impetus by Qoteque opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy lychee and warm cinnamon. The initial spray has a bright alcohol surge that settles within two minutes. Once it calms, fresh water lily and pink peony float over sweet jasmine petals. It feels crisp yet gently sweet. Dewy aquatic floral notes keep the openin…

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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, Greenwich Village or Impetus?

Greenwich Village takes 3 of 4 categories. Greenwich Village is rated 4.13/5 from 1,896 votes; Impetus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Greenwich Village for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Impetus for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Greenwich Village or Impetus?

Greenwich Village lasts longest (Greenwich Village 73/100, Impetus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greenwich Village or Impetus?

Greenwich Village projects furthest (Greenwich Village 64/100, Impetus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greenwich Village and Impetus smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Peony, Jasmine and Ambroxan.

Is Greenwich Village or Impetus better for summer or winter?

Impetus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greenwich Village and Impetus?

Greenwich Village has top notes of Litchi, Cassis, Peach and Tangerine, heart notes of Water Lily, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Praline, Musk and Vanilla. Impetus has top notes of Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Water Lily, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk.

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