Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Lumière de Venise

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #44,144 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Lumière de Venise

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.6583 votes

Rank #16,763 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lumière de Venise
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imagine4/7

Lumière de Venise2/7

Ratings & consensus: Imagine
Community sentiment: Imagine
Longevity: Imagine
Sillage & projection: Imagine
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Lumière de Venise
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumière de Venise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Lumière de VeniseChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

3.65/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerImagineRating 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

28%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerImagineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachJasmineRoseViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliTonka BeanWoody NotesOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Lumière de Venise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer32

Fall77

Winter41

Day100

Night57

Category winnerLumière de VeniseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men12

Unisex19

Women69

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,763

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLumière de VeniseHigher 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.

Reviews →

Lumière de Venise opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot. The citrus sparkles immediately. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a gentle heart of velvet peach, clean jasmine, and powdery violet petals. It feels crisp and light. As the drydown approaches, earthy patchouli …

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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, Imagine or Lumière de Venise?

Imagine takes 4 of 7 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Lumière de Venise is rated 3.65/5 from 83 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lumière de Venise for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Lumière de Venise?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 73/100, Lumière de Venise 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Lumière de Venise?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Lumière de Venise 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Lumière de Venise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Imagine or Lumière de Venise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lumière de Venise is the stronger pick. For winter, Imagine is the stronger pick. Imagine suits daytime wear; Lumière de Venise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Lumière de Venise?

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. Lumière de Venise has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.