Fragrance comparison

Imperia La Divina vs Number One

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Imperia La Divina

Marissa Zappas

4.0181 votes

Rank #15,189 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Number One

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.91112 votes

Rank #10,852 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Number One takes 4 of 7 categories.

Imperia La Divina
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Number One
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Imperia La Divina3/7

Number One4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperia La DivinaMarissa Zappas

Number OneNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

3.91/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerImperia La DivinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

33%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerImperia La DivinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNumber One

SillageNumber One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNumber OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

woody69%

green61%

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

tuberose69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMuskOakmossCassisPoplar (Populus) budsSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumMarigold

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomRoseCassisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Oakmoss, Cassis and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Imperia La Divina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall96

Winter74

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerImperia La DivinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,189

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#10,852

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNumber OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperia La Divina by Marissa Zappas centers on a plush, dark rose wrapped in earthy oakmoss and soft musk. Instead of a pristine floral bouquet, this fragrance gives the blossom texture through tart cassis and resinous poplar buds, anchored by a smooth sandalwood base. The opening offers a brief burst of fruity sharpn…

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Number One is a classic floral fragrance built around a rich tuberose and jasmine heart. Launching in 1989, it offers a distinct, green-edged elegance that feels timeless rather than dated. Best suited for spring days when the air is crisp, this perfume settles into a buttery, mossy base that feels clean and professio…

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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, Imperia La Divina or Number One?

Number One takes 4 of 7 categories. Imperia La Divina is rated 4.01/5 from 81 votes; Number One is rated 3.91/5 from 112 votes. Choose Imperia La Divina for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Number One for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Imperia La Divina or Number One?

Number One lasts longest (Number One 74/100, Imperia La Divina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperia La Divina or Number One?

Number One projects furthest (Number One 66/100, Imperia La Divina 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperia La Divina and Number One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Oakmoss, Cassis and Sandalwood.

Is Imperia La Divina or Number One better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imperia La Divina is the stronger pick. For winter, Number One is the stronger pick. Imperia La Divina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperia La Divina and Number One?

Imperia La Divina features Rose, Musk, Oakmoss, Cassis and Poplar (Populus) buds. Number One has top notes of Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber.