Fragrance comparison

Imza vs Rhizome 08

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Imza

Murad Mesud

5.001 votes

Rank #58,163 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Rhizome 08

Rhizome

3.707 votes

Rank #40,768 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhizome 08 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Imza
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rhizome 08
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imza0/1

Rhizome 081/1

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: Rhizome 08

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImzaMurad Mesud

Rhizome 08Rhizome

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.70/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

green65%

soft spicy48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

musky91%

amber83%

soft spicy74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

InkTeaCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AngelicaMandarinTea

Heart

CorianderCinnamonMagnoliaNutmeg

Base

PatchouliVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesTea and Coriander. Durations are only published for Imza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,163

PerfumerMurad Mesud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRhizome 08Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murad Mesud Imza opens with a curious chill. You immediately smell cold steeped black tea paired with a mineral splash of dark stationery ink. Crushed coriander seeds add a dusty, dry warmth that prevents the opening from feeling sterile. As the alcohol flashes off, an aromatic woody backbone anchors the freshness on …

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Rhizome 08 opens with a bracing burst of mandarin and tea, settling into a grounded base of vetiver and patchouli. This woody spicy composition provides a crisp, energetic start suitable for daily wear. It balances bright citrus with deep, earthy roots, making it a versatile choice for those seeking a modern unisex sc…

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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, Imza or Rhizome 08?

Rhizome 08 takes 1 of 1 categories. Imza is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rhizome 08 is rated 3.70/5 from 7 votes. Choose Imza for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rhizome 08 for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Imza and Rhizome 08 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Tea and Coriander.

Is Imza or Rhizome 08 better for summer or winter?

Imza suits daytime wear; Rhizome 08 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imza and Rhizome 08?

Imza features Ink, Tea and Coriander. Rhizome 08 has top notes of Angelica, Mandarin and Tea, heart notes of Coriander, Cinnamon, Magnolia and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.