Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Bouquet Imperial

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,459 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Bouquet Imperial

Roger & Gallet

4.14111 votes

Rank #15,386 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bouquet Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Original2/4

Bouquet Imperial2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalLigne St. Barth

Bouquet ImperialRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.14/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%

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

35%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'Original

SillageL'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBouquet ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

sweet56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderRosemaryLimeAniseOrange BlossomFernMossHay

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RosemaryLavenderOrangeBergamotLemonAnise

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Anise and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for L'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBouquet ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Original by Ligne St. Barth brings a crisp, sunlit Caribbean vibe directly to your skin. It opens with sharp lime and fresh rosemary before settling into clean lavender, green fern, and sun-dried hay. Think of a freshly pressed linen shirt worn right by the ocean on a breezy morning. It is light, polished, and remar…

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Bouquet Imperial is a bright, aromatic citrus floral that wears with old-school polish rather than heavy spice. Lemon, bergamot, rosemary and lavender give it a brisk, clean opening, then rose, orange blossom and soft woods bring a drier, more tailored feel. On skin, it often reads elegant, slightly mossy and quietly …

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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'Original or Bouquet Imperial?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Bouquet Imperial is rated 4.14/5 from 111 votes. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bouquet Imperial for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Original or Bouquet Imperial?

L'Original lasts longest (L'Original 80/100, Bouquet Imperial 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Original or Bouquet Imperial?

L'Original projects furthest (L'Original 75/100, Bouquet Imperial 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Bouquet Imperial smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Orange Blossom.

Is L'Original or Bouquet Imperial better for summer or winter?

L'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Original and Bouquet Imperial?

L'Original features Lavender, Rosemary, Lime, Anise and Orange Blossom. Bouquet Imperial has top notes of Rosemary, Lavender, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.