Fragrance comparison

Imperia by Rowan Row vs Kicker

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Imperia by Rowan Row

Memoize London

4.4529 votes

Rank #17,605 AromaticGreen

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Kicker

QOD Cosmetics

4.333 votes

Rank #55,437 LeatherWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperia by Rowan Row takes 3 of 3 categories.

Imperia by Rowan Row
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kicker
Choose it for a leather and woody character.

Imperia by Rowan Row3/3

Kicker0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperia by Rowan RowMemoize London

KickerQOD Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityImperia by Rowan Row

SillageImperia by Rowan Row

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

leather100%

woody91%

citrus83%

coffee74%

animalic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesLemonGreen Notes

Heart

LavenderMintClary Sage

Base

MossAmberLeatherWoodsy NotesMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Turkish Coffee Beans

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Leather and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Kicker, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night8

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperia by Rowan RowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperia by Rowan Row opens with a crisp burst of tart lemon, crushed green notes, and zesty citruses. As the initial brightness settles, cooling mint and aromatic lavender emerge alongside clary sage, giving the scent a clean barbershop structure. The base rests close to skin with earthy moss, soft amber, smooth leath…

Reviews →

The opening blast hits fast. Fresh lemon and crushed mint deliver a sharp, brisk splash of citrus chill right out of the atomizer. Give it five minutes. As the initial alcohol evaporates, a dark twist emerges from underneath. Roasted Turkish coffee beans surface to counter the initial herb freshness, adding a dry, toa…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imperia by Rowan Row or Kicker?

Imperia by Rowan Row takes 3 of 3 categories. Imperia by Rowan Row is rated 4.45/5 from 29 votes; Kicker is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Imperia by Rowan Row for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kicker for a leather and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Imperia by Rowan Row or Kicker?

Imperia by Rowan Row lasts longest (Imperia by Rowan Row 64/100, Kicker 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperia by Rowan Row or Kicker?

Imperia by Rowan Row projects furthest (Imperia by Rowan Row 54/100, Kicker 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperia by Rowan Row and Kicker smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Leather and Woodsy Notes.

Is Imperia by Rowan Row or Kicker better for summer or winter?

Imperia by Rowan Row suits daytime wear; Kicker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperia by Rowan Row and Kicker?

Imperia by Rowan Row has top notes of Citruses, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Clary Sage, a base of Moss, Amber, Leather and Woodsy Notes. Kicker has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Turkish Coffee Beans, a base of Woodsy Notes and Leather.