Fragrance comparison

Imagination vs Aspen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,060 ratings analysed

4 wins

Imagination

Rasasi

4.488,982 votes

Rank #12 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,084 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagination takes 4 of 5 categories.

Imagination
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Imagination4/5

Aspen1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImaginationRasasi

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 8,982 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerImaginationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityImagination

SillageImagination

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

earthy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRosemaryCarawayLemonBasil

Heart

Petitgrain ParaguayJasmineelemiRoseWild Lavender

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverAmberMusk

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Caraway and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3,233

Overall rank#10,084

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerImaginationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagination by Rasasi is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances fresh citrus with earthy depths. Opening with a sharp blend of bergamot and lemon, it quickly shifts into a green, spicy heart. This 2023 release offers a masculine profile suitable for daily office wear or casual weekend outings, providing a gr…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Imagination or Aspen?

Imagination takes 4 of 5 categories. Imagination is rated 4.48/5 from 8,982 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Imagination for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagination or Aspen?

Imagination lasts longest (Imagination 82/100, Aspen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagination or Aspen?

Imagination projects furthest (Imagination 76/100, Aspen 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagination and Aspen smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Caraway and Jasmine.

Is Imagination or Aspen better for summer or winter?

Imagination suits day or night wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagination and Aspen?

Imagination has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Caraway and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain Paraguay, Jasmine, elemi and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.