Fragrance comparison

Imparfait vs Cuir Imperial

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Imparfait

Celebon

4.003 votes

Rank #46,655 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cuir Imperial

Ormonde Jayne

4.0168 votes

Rank #7,269 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories.

Imparfait
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuir Imperial
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Imparfait1/4

Cuir Imperial3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImparfaitCelebon

Cuir ImperialOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

4.01/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value43

Category winnerImparfaitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseMyrhh

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCashmeran

Top

CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage

Heart

SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Incense and Orris. Durations are only published for Imparfait, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 13%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,269

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Imparfait is a dark, resinous oriental spicy blend built for cold evenings and leather jackets. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter bergamot mixed with dry, crackling cardamom spice. Give it five minutes. The citrus burns off quickly to reveal thick columns of smoky incense and sweet, sap-like myr…

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Cuir Imperial is a bold leather perfume with a smoky, woody frame and a spicy cognac opening. On skin, reviewers often describe polished leather, suede, aromatic spice, and a sweeter dry-down touched by orris, sandalwood, tonka, and raspberry. It suits people who enjoy assertive leather scents with a luxury leather-sh…

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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, Imparfait or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories. Imparfait is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes. Choose Imparfait for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imparfait or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Imparfait 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imparfait or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Imparfait 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imparfait and Cuir Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Incense and Orris.

Is Imparfait or Cuir Imperial better for summer or winter?

Imparfait suits evening wear; Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imparfait and Cuir Imperial?

Imparfait has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Incense and Myrhh, a base of Orris and Cashmeran. Cuir Imperial has top notes of Cognac, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Suede, Leather, Orris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.