Fragrance comparison

Imperial vs LiLi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Imperial

Wesker

4.02140 votes

Rank #6,346 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

LiLi

DSH Perfumes

3.7311 votes

Rank #62,105 CitrusYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories.

Imperial
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
LiLi
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial4/5

LiLi1/5

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

ImperialWesker

LiLiDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 79%

Category winnerImperialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

140 votes

18%Love

45%Like

27%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityImperial

SillageImperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiLiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

yellow floral91%

sweet83%

white floral74%

green65%

fresh56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both yellow floral, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloverLime (Linden) BlossomJasmineSour Cherry

Heart

VioletMimosaHot ironLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SuedePaperCotton FlowerAlmondWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

LimeAmalfi LemonMimosa

Heart2-4 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime (Linden) Blossom, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for LiLi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex61

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#62,105

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial opens with a burst of tart sour cherry and green clover, a bright and sharp combination that quickly shifts into a warm, honeyed linden blossom. On skin, the initial sweetness yields to a dry, warm cotton flower and musk. It wears like crisp, freshly ironed laundry drying in a sunlit meadow. This fragrance su…

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DSH Perfumes LiLi opens with an energetic splash of sharp lime peel and zesty Amalfi lemon that cuts straight through morning fog. Within minutes, the initial tart bite softens into the fuzzy, sunny warmth of mimosa blossoms and honeyed linden. Delicate lily-of-the-valley keeps the floral core dewy and clean rather th…

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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.

Which is better, Imperial or LiLi?

Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories. Imperial is rated 4.02/5 from 140 votes; LiLi is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Imperial for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose LiLi for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial or LiLi?

Imperial lasts longest (Imperial 87/100, LiLi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial or LiLi?

Imperial projects furthest (Imperial 74/100, LiLi 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial and LiLi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Imperial or LiLi better for summer or winter?

LiLi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial and LiLi?

Imperial has top notes of Clover, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Violet, Mimosa, Hot iron and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Suede, Paper, Cotton Flower and Almond. LiLi has top notes of Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Mimosa, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood.