Fragrance comparison

Imperial Blue vs Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

7 wins

Imperial Blue

Xeena

4.4233 votes

Rank #7,063 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Bottega Veneta

4.19197 votes

Rank #7,379 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial Blue takes 7 of 7 categories.

Imperial Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Imperial Blue7/7

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial BlueXeena

Parco Palladiano II: CipressoBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.19/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerImperial BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

49%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerImperial BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityImperial Blue

SillageImperial Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value32

Category winnerImperial BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

soft spicy44%

amber30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperLemonMintBergamotAldehydesCoriander

Heart

JasmineMelonNutmegGinger

Base

IncenseAmberPatchouliLabdanumSandalwoodCedarAmberwoodAmbrofix™

Top

Pink PepperAmberwood

Heart

Cypress LeafGreen NotesGingerCoriander

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Coriander, Ginger and Patchouli. 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

Summer100

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerImperial BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#7,379

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerImperial BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xeena Imperial Blue opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, cool mint, and bright bergamot that quickly settles into a warm heart of nutmeg and ginger. As it warms on skin, smoky incense, dark patchouli, and heavy amberwood build a dense, resinous base. Built for crisp spring mornings and cool autumn evenings, it offe…

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Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso opens with a bright snap of pink pepper paired with crushed cypress leaf, carrying the realistic aroma of a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden. Green notes and warm ginger emerge quickly through the middle phase, giving the herbal profile a dry, aromatic lift rather than a dense forest feel.…

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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, Imperial Blue or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Imperial Blue takes 7 of 7 categories. Imperial Blue is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is rated 4.19/5 from 197 votes. Choose Imperial Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Blue or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Imperial Blue lasts longest (Imperial Blue 78/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Blue or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Imperial Blue projects furthest (Imperial Blue 68/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Blue and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Coriander, Ginger and Patchouli.

Is Imperial Blue or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imperial Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial Blue is the stronger pick. Imperial Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Blue and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Imperial Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Melon, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum. Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso has top notes of Pink Pepper and Amberwood, heart notes of Cypress Leaf, Green Notes, Ginger and Coriander, a base of Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.