Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Utopia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #48,954 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Utopia

Mykonos

4.002 votes

Rank #55,947 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 2 of 4 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Utopia
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imagine2/4

Utopia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Utopia
Sillage & projection: Imagine
Value for money: Tie
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

UtopiaMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUtopia

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%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

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

Top

Fruity NotesGrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

PatchouliRaspberryJasmineApricotRoseLily

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Grapefruit, 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Utopia by Mykonos opens bright and juicy, with grapefruit, bergamot, orange and lemon giving it a clean citrus lift before softer florals and fruit come through. The drydown looks smoother and creamier, with vanilla, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood adding warmth. It suits shoppers who want a fruity floral that feels e…

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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 Utopia?

Imagine takes 2 of 4 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Utopia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Utopia for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Utopia?

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

Which projects more, Imagine or Utopia?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Utopia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Utopia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Imagine or Utopia better for summer or winter?

Imagine suits daytime wear; Utopia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Utopia?

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. Utopia has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Raspberry, Jasmine and Apricot, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.