Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Symphony

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #42,975 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Symphony

House of Iyrah

4.0616 votes

Rank #38,054 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Symphony
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imagine3/5

Symphony2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

SymphonyHouse of Iyrah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 41%Had 1%Want 59%

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

69%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySymphony

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerImagineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

fruity100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match48%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

Top20-35 mins

Black CurrantPeachCandied FruitsDried FruitsBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Apple and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Symphony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter78

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSymphonyHigher 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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Symphony by House of Iyrah is an intense sweet fruity perfume that pivots into dark spice and dry wood. The opening hits fast with syrupy peach, tangy black currant, and candied fruits before crisp green apple cuts the sweetness. Saffron adds an unexpected leathery prickle right in the center. It keeps the fruit from …

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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 Symphony?

Imagine takes 3 of 5 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Symphony is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Symphony for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Symphony?

Symphony lasts longest (Symphony 80/100, Imagine 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Symphony?

Projection is very close: Imagine 71/100, Symphony 70/100 for sillage.

Do Imagine and Symphony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Apple and Bergamot.

Is Imagine or Symphony better for summer or winter?

Imagine suits daytime wear; Symphony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Symphony?

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. Symphony has top notes of Black Currant, Peach, Candied Fruits and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Saffron and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.