Fragrance comparison

King vs Imperial

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,379 ratings analysed

5 wins

King

Bharara

4.351,368 votes

Rank #134 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Imperial

Patrice Martin

3.0911 votes

Rank #69,755 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 5 of 5 categories.

King
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

King5/5

Imperial0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KingBharara

ImperialPatrice Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 1,368 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

3.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerKingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

1,368 votes

9%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value32

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

musky50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

lavender61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

Fruity Notes

Base

VanillaWhite MuskAmber

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonBasilOrange

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomWhite Flowers

Base

VanillaCedarPatchouliAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Bergamot and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex31

Women5

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Overall rank#69,755

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King by Bharara is an aromatic fragrance for men, centered on bright citrus and sweet fruit. It opens with orange, lemon, and bergamot, leading into a fruity heart and a vanilla base. Best for casual wear, it is known for long-lasting performance and strong projection. Many users appreciate the scent for its modern, e…

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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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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, King or Imperial?

King takes 5 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.35/5 from 1,368 votes; Imperial is rated 3.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose King for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Imperial for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Imperial?

King lasts longest (King 84/100, Imperial 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Imperial?

King projects furthest (King 77/100, Imperial 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is King or Imperial better for summer or winter?

Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King and Imperial?

King has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Amber. 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.