Fragrance comparison

Imperium vs I.Utopia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Imperium

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #58,664 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

I.Utopia

IO.KO 1954

4.2512 votes

Rank #33,629 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I.Utopia takes 1 of 1 categories.

Imperium
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
I.Utopia
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imperium0/1

I.Utopia1/1

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: I.Utopia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImperiumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

I.UtopiaIO.KO 1954

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 24%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

white floral61%

woody100%

rose90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

oud50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronRed Fruits

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

Guaiac WoodPatchouliCashmere WoodAmber

Top

Damask RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

PatchouliCashmere WoodLeatherJasmineVanilla

Base

Guaiac WoodPrecious WoodsSandalwoodAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Imperium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,629

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerI.UtopiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperium by Claudio Cutuli Parfums presents a deep woody profile that contrasts tart red fruits with dark agarwood and warm saffron. It opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy berries and dry, medicinal spice before easing into a cleaner floral heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial sharpness settle…

Reviews →

I.Utopia by IO.KO 1954 is a woody and rose-focused fragrance that centers on a blend of agarwood and Damask rose. It leans toward a clean, refined profile that sits well for both men and women. This is a scent for those who enjoy structured, oriental woody compositions without the typical barnyard funk found in many o…

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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, Imperium or I.Utopia?

I.Utopia takes 1 of 1 categories. Imperium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; I.Utopia is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Imperium for a woody and amber character. Choose I.Utopia for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Imperium and I.Utopia smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Imperium or I.Utopia better for summer or winter?

I.Utopia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperium and I.Utopia?

Imperium has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Red Fruits, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Amber. I.Utopia has top notes of Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Precious Woods, Sandalwood and Amber.