Fragrance comparison

Imperial vs Oro Rosso

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Imperial

Patrice Martin

3.0911 votes

Rank #61,384 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oro Rosso

Paolo Gigli

3.9010 votes

Rank #48,034 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oro Rosso takes 4 of 5 categories.

Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oro Rosso
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial1/5

Oro Rosso4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImperialPatrice Martin

Oro RossoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 57%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%

Category winnerOro RossoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

40%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate52

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOro Rosso

SillageOro Rosso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value25

Category winnerImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

musky60%

vanilla50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonBasilOrange

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomWhite Flowers

Base

VanillaCedarPatchouliAmberWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

White FlowersJasmineRose

Base5-6 hrs

MuskCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Jasmine and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Oro Rosso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,384

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOro RossoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial by Patrice Martin launched in 2018 as a woody chypre tailored for men who favor crisp, traditional perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, lemon, and aromatic basil, balanced by smooth lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, orange blossom and white flowers emerge at the center…

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Paolo Gigli Oro Rosso presents a sparkling burst of Italian citrus that settles into a serene floral skin scent. The opening immediately wakes the senses with zesty bergamot and sweet orange, providing a brisk, sunny introduction. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness softens into a creamy heart of jasmine, de…

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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 Oro Rosso?

Oro Rosso takes 4 of 5 categories. Imperial is rated 3.09/5 from 11 votes; Oro Rosso is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Imperial for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oro Rosso for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial or Oro Rosso?

Oro Rosso lasts longest (Oro Rosso 64/100, Imperial 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial or Oro Rosso?

Oro Rosso projects furthest (Oro Rosso 72/100, Imperial 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial and Oro Rosso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Jasmine and White Flowers.

Is Imperial or Oro Rosso better for summer or winter?

Imperial suits daytime wear; Oro Rosso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial and Oro Rosso?

Imperial has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Oro Rosso has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vanilla.