Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Loverdose Red Kiss

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,263 ratings analysed

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #46,519 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Loverdose Red Kiss

Diesel

4.021,232 votes

Rank #25,165 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Loverdose Red Kiss takes 5 of 7 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Loverdose Red Kiss
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imagine2/7

Loverdose Red Kiss5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Loverdose Red KissDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

4.02/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissRating 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

36%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,232 votes

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

cacao77%

nutty69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SugarBlack CurrantAppleBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Cacao PodHazelnutOrange BlossomApricot

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Apple, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Loverdose Red Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring45

Summer22

Fall100

Winter93

Day73

Night100

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLoverdose Red KissHigher 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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Loverdose Red Kiss by Diesel is a rich, sugary gourmand that leans heavily into warm dessert territory. The initial spray delivers a bright burst of black currant, crisp apple, and sparkling bergamot dusted in granulated sugar. As the tart fruit settles, the scent turns into a creamy heart of roasted hazelnut, rich ca…

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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, Imagine or Loverdose Red Kiss?

Loverdose Red Kiss takes 5 of 7 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Loverdose Red Kiss is rated 4.02/5 from 1,232 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Loverdose Red Kiss for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Loverdose Red Kiss?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 73/100, Loverdose Red Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Loverdose Red Kiss?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Loverdose Red Kiss 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Loverdose Red Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Apple, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Imagine or Loverdose Red Kiss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Loverdose Red Kiss is the stronger pick. For winter, Loverdose Red Kiss is the stronger pick. Imagine suits daytime wear; Loverdose Red Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Loverdose Red Kiss?

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. Loverdose Red Kiss has top notes of Sugar, Black Currant, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Hazelnut, Orange Blossom and Apricot, a base of Patchouli and Amber.