Imperator vs Shadi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Imperator takes 3 of 4 categories.
ImperatorChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ShadiChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Imperator3/4
Shadi1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Imperator
- Sillage & projection
- Imperator
- Value for money
- Shadi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Imperator
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ImperatorRoyal CrownShadiAkbariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
78 votes
0%Love
50%Like
50%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
Category winners
LongevityImperator
SillageImperator
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
amber83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
leather84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
patchouli61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NutmegCardamomOlive Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
Tuscan IrisLaurelsRose
Base5-8 hrs
CedarOlibanumMyrrh
Top
Pink PepperCardamomNutmeg
Heart
Orange BlossomCranberrySaffronMyrrh
Base
PatchouliLeatherCedar
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Cedar and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Imperator, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer39
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night63
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,374
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#69,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerImperatorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Imperator opens with a vibrant, dry burst of cracked cardamom, pungent nutmeg, and savory crushed olive leaf. The start feels like walking into a Mediterranean herb garden on a crisp autumn morning. Within thirty minutes, herbal bay laurel and buttery Tuscan iris soften the initial spice, lending the fragr…
Reviews →Shadi by Akbari opens bright and spicy, with pink pepper and cardamom over a warm nutmeg hum. It moves into a floral resin core where orange blossom meets saffron, myrrh, and a tart cranberry twist. The dry-down leans woody and leathered, with patchouli and cedar adding a darker, more evening-leaning finish. It reads …
Reviews →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, Imperator or Shadi?
Imperator takes 3 of 4 categories. Imperator is rated 3.92/5 from 78 votes; Shadi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Imperator for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shadi for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Imperator or Shadi?
They last about the same: Imperator 62/100, Shadi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Imperator or Shadi?
Imperator projects furthest (Imperator 57/100, Shadi 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Imperator and Shadi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cedar and Myrrh.
Is Imperator or Shadi better for summer or winter?
Imperator suits daytime wear; Shadi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Imperator and Shadi?
Imperator has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Olive Leaf, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Laurels and Rose, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Myrrh. Shadi has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cranberry, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Leather and Cedar.
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