Fragrance comparison

Imperial vs Qafiya 4

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 505 ratings analysed

4 wins

Imperial

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26482 votes

Rank #1,501 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Qafiya 4

Ajmal

3.7423 votes

Rank #39,177 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories.

Imperial
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Qafiya 4
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Imperial4/5

Qafiya 41/5

Ratings & consensus: Imperial
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Imperial
Sillage & projection: Qafiya 4
Value for money: Imperial
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Imperial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImperialBoadicea the Victorious

Qafiya 4Ajmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 482 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

Category winnerImperialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

482 votes

30%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityImperial

SillageQafiya 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value28

Category winnerImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

leather77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brazilian RosewoodLavenderBirchAngelica

Heart

GeraniumRoseFreesiaJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumLeatherAmberPatchouliSandalwoodOlibanum

Notes

Fruity NotesOlibanumMuskLeatherSpicy NotesGuaiac WoodAmberWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Leather and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex33

Women6

Men33

Unisex22

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,501

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#39,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sharp birch wood, and green angelica before settling into a warm core of geranium, rose, and jasmine. As the initial herbal brightness softens on skin, the composition develops a rich resinous base dominated by Brazilian rosewood, dark agarwood, labdanum, and supple l…

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Qafiya 4 is a fruity amber woods scent with a clear leather and oud direction, warmed by spices and a smoky incense feel. It opens with a sweet, darker fruit tone, then settles into musky woods with resinous warmth and a slightly animalic edge. On skin it often reads best in cooler weather and evenings, especially if …

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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 or Qafiya 4?

Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories. Imperial is rated 4.26/5 from 482 votes; Qafiya 4 is rated 3.74/5 from 23 votes. Choose Imperial for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Qafiya 4 for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial or Qafiya 4?

Imperial lasts longest (Imperial 80/100, Qafiya 4 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial or Qafiya 4?

Qafiya 4 projects furthest (Qafiya 4 78/100, Imperial 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial and Qafiya 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Leather and Amber.

Is Imperial or Qafiya 4 better for summer or winter?

Qafiya 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial and Qafiya 4?

Imperial has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Lavender, Birch and Angelica, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Leather. Qafiya 4 features Fruity Notes, Olibanum, Musk, Leather and Spicy Notes.