Fragrance comparison

Imperial Blue vs Urooj

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Imperial Blue

Xeena

4.4233 votes

Rank #7,895 AmberWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Urooj

Adyan by Anfar

4.2711 votes

Rank #48,553 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

Imperial Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Urooj
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial Blue4/5

Urooj1/5

Ratings & consensus: Imperial Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Imperial Blue
Sillage & projection: Imperial Blue
Value for money: Urooj
Versatility: Not scored
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

UroojAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 31%

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

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityImperial Blue

SillageImperial Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value85

Category winnerUroojBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPink PepperLemonMintBergamotAldehydesCoriander

Heart

JasmineMelonNutmegGinger

Base

IncenseAmberPatchouliLabdanumSandalwoodCedarAmberwoodAmbrofix™

Top

MintBergamotGrapefruitPink PepperLemonPear

Heart

JasmineGingerNutmegMelon

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodAmberwoodIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint. 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

Summer88

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men79

Unisex14

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#48,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Urooj by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Urooj was launched in 2021. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Pear; middle notes are Jasmine, Ginger, Nutmeg and Melon; base notes are Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amberwood, Incense and Patchouli.

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, Imperial Blue or Urooj?

Imperial Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. Imperial Blue is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Urooj is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Imperial Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Urooj for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Blue or Urooj?

Imperial Blue lasts longest (Imperial Blue 78/100, Urooj 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Blue or Urooj?

Imperial Blue projects furthest (Imperial Blue 68/100, Urooj 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Blue and Urooj smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Mint.

Is Imperial Blue or Urooj better for summer or winter?

Imperial Blue suits daytime wear; Urooj suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Blue and Urooj?

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. Urooj has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Nutmeg and Melon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amberwood.