Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps vs Rosa Imperial

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 6,580 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #2,897 Warm SpicyFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa Imperial

Phebo

3.5632 votes

Rank #44,047 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps takes 5 of 6 categories.

L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Rosa Imperial
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Air du Temps5/6

Rosa Imperial1/6

Ratings & consensus: L'Air du Temps
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Rosa Imperial
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Rosa ImperialPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 22%Want 55%

Category winnerL'Air du TempsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerL'Air du TempsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageL'Air du Temps

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

Top

AldehydesHerbal Notes

Heart

RoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRosa ImperialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,897

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#44,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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Phebo launched Rosa Imperial in 2010 as a woody floral composition built around sharp aldehydes and lush gardenia. The opening bursts with a soapy, herbal fizz that immediately cuts through the air. As the initial sharp edge softens, heart notes of gardenia and jasmine take center stage, while rose stays surprisingly …

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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, L'Air du Temps or Rosa Imperial?

L'Air du Temps takes 5 of 6 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Rosa Imperial is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rosa Imperial for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Rosa Imperial?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Rosa Imperial 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Rosa Imperial?

Projection is very close: L'Air du Temps 59/100, Rosa Imperial 57/100 for sillage.

Do L'Air du Temps and Rosa Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is L'Air du Temps or Rosa Imperial better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Air du Temps is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosa Imperial is the stronger pick. Rosa Imperial suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Rosa Imperial?

L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk. Rosa Imperial has top notes of Aldehydes and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.