Fragrance comparison

Imperia vs Semazen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Imperia

Armaf

3.6913 votes

Rank #43,832 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Semazen

Seven Gates

4.0933 votes

Rank #14,096 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semazen takes 4 of 5 categories.

Imperia
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semazen
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imperia1/5

Semazen4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImperiaArmaf

SemazenSeven Gates

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

4.09/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerSemazenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

55%Love

21%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySemazen

SillageSemazen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerImperiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

bitter65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomViolet LeafMint

Heart

LavenderCinnamonPineappleIrisMelon

Base

VanillaOriental notesGuaiac WoodWoody NotesCedar

Top

AbsintheLavenderCardamomWormwoodCinnamon

Heart

Guaiac WoodMintPatchouliCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherPapyrus

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mint, Lavender and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer38

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Men36

Unisex59

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#14,096

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSemazenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Imperia opens with a loud burst of sweet cardamom and synthetic pineapple before settling into a powdery lavender and vanilla base. It feels clean yet thick, leaning heavily on its fruity top notes of melon and pineapple to balance the warm cinnamon that arrives after twenty minutes. The dry down clings to the s…

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Semazen by Seven Gates delivers a dark, aromatic experience built around a core of bitter absinthe and dry woods. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a mystical, herbaceous scent that stands out in cold weather. It balances fresh lavender with a warm, resinous dry-down, making it a distinct choice for crisp autumn…

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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, Imperia or Semazen?

Semazen takes 4 of 5 categories. Imperia is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Semazen is rated 4.09/5 from 33 votes. Choose Imperia for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semazen for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperia or Semazen?

Semazen lasts longest (Semazen 83/100, Imperia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperia or Semazen?

Semazen projects furthest (Semazen 72/100, Imperia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperia and Semazen smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mint, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is Imperia or Semazen better for summer or winter?

Imperia suits daytime wear; Semazen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperia and Semazen?

Imperia has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Pineapple and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Oriental notes, Guaiac Wood and Woody Notes. Semazen has top notes of Absinthe, Lavender, Cardamom and Wormwood, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Mint, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Papyrus.