Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Layale AlShooq

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #47,342 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Layale AlShooq

Majid Muzaffar Iterji

—0 votes

Rank #81,066 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layale AlShooq takes 3 of 4 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Layale AlShooq
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Imagine1/4

Layale AlShooq3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Layale AlShooqMajid Muzaffar Iterji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityLayale AlShooq

SillageLayale AlShooq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLayale AlShooqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

white floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPeachGrapefruitThymeAppleBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyClovesYlang-YlangHoneysuckleJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilRaspberryLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyOrange BlossomLavender

Base8 to 12 hours

MuskSandalwoodBrazilian RosewoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Lily, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Layale AlShooq, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImagineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine by Jean Louis Vermeil brings back the bold, fruity green spirit of 1989. It opens with sharp black currant and tart pineapple before settling into a deep base of oakmoss and patchouli. This fragrance suits collectors who love complex, vintage woody florals that perform well in cool autumn weather.

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Layale AlShooq by Majid Muzaffar Iterji is an oriental fougere that balances sharp herbal freshness with deep, creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a lively trio of aromatic basil, tart lemon, and sweet raspberry. This crisp, fruity start quickly softens as a heart of orange blossom, clean lavender, and lily introdu…

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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 lasts longer, Imagine or Layale AlShooq?

Layale AlShooq lasts longest (Layale AlShooq 100/100, Imagine 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Layale AlShooq?

Layale AlShooq projects furthest (Layale AlShooq 88/100, Imagine 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Layale AlShooq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Lily, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Imagine or Layale AlShooq better for summer or winter?

Imagine suits daytime wear; Layale AlShooq suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Layale AlShooq?

Imagine has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Layale AlShooq has top notes of Basil, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Brazilian Rosewood and Amber.