Fragrance comparison

Imparfait vs Maria Amalia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Imparfait

Celebon

4.003 votes

Rank #46,655 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maria Amalia

Morris

4.4715 votes

Rank #28,599 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maria Amalia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Imparfait
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maria Amalia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Imparfait2/5

Maria Amalia3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImparfaitCelebon

Maria AmaliaMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

4.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

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

60%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMaria Amalia

SillageMaria Amalia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerImparfaitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomLemonGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegCinnamonRose

Base6-8 hrs

MyrhhIncensePatchouliPalisander Rosewood

Category winnerImparfaitLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring67

Summer44

Fall78

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMaria AmaliaHigher 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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Maria Amalia by Morris opens with a bright burst of freshly grated ginger, cracked green cardamom pods, and a sharp squeeze of yellow lemon peel. As the initial zest calms down, warm kitchen spices take over, blending nutty nutmeg and dry ground cinnamon with a soft, shadowy garden rose petal. The base settles into a …

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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 Maria Amalia?

Maria Amalia takes 3 of 5 categories. Imparfait is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Maria Amalia is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Imparfait for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maria Amalia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imparfait or Maria Amalia?

Maria Amalia lasts longest (Maria Amalia 68/100, Imparfait 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imparfait or Maria Amalia?

Maria Amalia projects furthest (Maria Amalia 56/100, Imparfait 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imparfait and Maria Amalia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense and Myrhh.

Is Imparfait or Maria Amalia better for summer or winter?

Imparfait suits evening wear; Maria Amalia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imparfait and Maria Amalia?

Imparfait has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Incense and Myrhh, a base of Orris and Cashmeran. Maria Amalia has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Incense, Patchouli and Palisander Rosewood.