Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Oudesire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #48,954 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oudesire

Ajmal

3.6672 votes

Rank #13,129 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oudesire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oudesire
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Imagine2/7

Oudesire5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

OudesireAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

3.66/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

48%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerImagineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOudesire

SillageOudesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerOudesireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

fruity100%

oud92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

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

Top

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseBergamot

Heart

RaspberryBlack CurrantGinger

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring48

Summer48

Fall95

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Category winnerOudesireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men23

Unisex61

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOudesireHigher 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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Ajmal Oudesire is a fruity floral oud with a bright, petal-heavy opening and a darker, woodier base. Jasmine, orange blossom and rose lead, then raspberry and black currant add a sweet-tart pulse, with ginger giving a little lift. As it dries down, oud, sandalwood, amber and musk take over, turning the fragrance warme…

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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 Oudesire?

Oudesire takes 5 of 7 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Oudesire is rated 3.66/5 from 72 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oudesire for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Oudesire?

Oudesire lasts longest (Oudesire 76/100, Imagine 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Oudesire?

Oudesire projects furthest (Oudesire 77/100, Imagine 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Oudesire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Imagine or Oudesire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oudesire is the stronger pick. For winter, Oudesire is the stronger pick. Imagine suits daytime wear; Oudesire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Oudesire?

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. Oudesire has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Ginger, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.