Fragrance comparison

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan vs Tosca

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 435 ratings analysed

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan

Guerlain

4.1062 votes

Rank #20,249 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tosca

MÄURER & WIRTZ

3.56373 votes

Rank #5,067 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tosca takes 5 of 7 categories.

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tosca
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan2/7

Tosca5/7

Ratings & consensus: Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan
Community sentiment: Tosca
Longevity: Tosca
Sillage & projection: Tosca
Value for money: Tosca
Versatility: Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tosca

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm KhanGuerlain

ToscaMÄURER & WIRTZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

3.56/ 5 · 373 votes

Have 53%Had 28%Want 19%

Category winnerImagine Guerlain by Begüm KhanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

62 votes

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerToscaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTosca

SillageTosca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value11

¤ Price value86

Category winnerToscaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral88%

warm spicy77%

citrus65%

vanilla53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Orange Blossom

Heart1 to 2 hours

Benzoin

Base2 to 4 hours

Sandalwood

Top

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangClovesOrris RootJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinAmberCivetVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer23

Fall96

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Category winnerImagine Guerlain by Begüm KhanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Men3

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,249

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#5,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerToscaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan is an amber floral fragrance created by perfumer Thierry Wasser for the house of Guerlain. Released in late 2023 as an exclusive holiday edition, the scent centers on a minimalist three-note structure. It opens with bright orange blossom that carries both citrus freshness and a clean, so…

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Tosca is an old-school floral aldehyde with a bright citrus lift, a powdery floral heart, and a warm ambery base touched by vanilla, musk, vetiver, and civet. On skin it can feel rich, soapy, and slightly spicy rather than airy. If you enjoy vintage-style perfumes with a classic dressy character, Tosca may be worth sa…

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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 Guerlain by Begüm Khan or Tosca?

Tosca takes 5 of 7 categories. Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan is rated 4.10/5 from 62 votes; Tosca is rated 3.56/5 from 373 votes. Choose Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tosca for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan or Tosca?

Tosca lasts longest (Tosca 68/100, Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan or Tosca?

Tosca projects furthest (Tosca 60/100, Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan and Tosca smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan or Tosca better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan is the stronger pick. For winter, Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan is the stronger pick. Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan and Tosca?

Imagine Guerlain by Begüm Khan has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Benzoin, a base of Sandalwood. Tosca has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cloves, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Civet and Vanilla.