Fragrance comparison

Imperial vs Narcisse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Imperial

MAISON ASRAR

2.577 votes

Rank #68,378 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Narcisse

Amphore

—0 votes

Rank #74,898 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial takes 1 of 1 categories.

Imperial
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Narcisse
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character.

Imperial1/1

Narcisse0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

ImperialMAISON ASRAR

NarcisseAmphore

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

violet69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily of the ValleyLemonMandarin

Heart

VioletCuminJasmineNutmeg

Base

CedarwoodAmberMoss

Top

TangerineNutmegCloveCumin

Heart

Lily of the ValleyCedarwoodSaffronViolet

Base

AmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Violet, Cumin and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#74,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial by MAISON ASRAR is a woody aromatic creation for those who enjoy sharp, botanical profiles. It opens with a bright, clean citrus hit of lemon and mandarin before settling into a spicy heart of cumin and nutmeg. Grounded by cedarwood and moss, it sits as a versatile, everyday scent that works just as well in t…

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Amphore Narcisse is a bold Oriental Spicy composition for all genders. It opens with zesty tangerine and sharp spices like clove, then settles into a grounded base of moss and amber. This 2024 release suits those who appreciate a spiced, woody profile that feels both modern and grounded during crisp autumn evenings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Imperial and Narcisse smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Violet, Cumin and Nutmeg.

Is Imperial or Narcisse better for summer or winter?

Imperial suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial and Narcisse?

Imperial has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Cumin, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Moss. Narcisse has top notes of Tangerine, Nutmeg, Clove and Cumin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cedarwood, Saffron and Violet, a base of Amber, Musk and Moss.