Fragrance comparison

M de Bourbon vs No. 1 Imperial For Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

M de Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.8425 votes

Rank #43,662 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No. 1 Imperial For Men

Clive Christian

3.6822 votes

Rank #40,952 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Imperial For Men takes 4 of 6 categories.

M de Bourbon
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 1 Imperial For Men
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

M de Bourbon2/6

No. 1 Imperial For Men4/6

Ratings & consensus: M de Bourbon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Imperial For Men
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Imperial For Men
Value for money: M de Bourbon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): No. 1 Imperial For Men
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Imperial For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M de BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

No. 1 Imperial For MenClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerM de BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

32%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Imperial For Men

SillageNo. 1 Imperial For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value14

Category winnerM de BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesLavenderSpicesWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spices

Base5 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesMusk

Category winnerNo. 1 Imperial For MenLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night44

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Imperial For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M de Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a brisk woody aromatic fragrance built around clean, traditional elements. The composition opens with an immediate surge of sharp citruses, delivering a punchy, tart freshness that commands instant attention. Soon after, lavender enters to provide an herbal, classic spine…

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No. 1 Imperial For Men by Clive Christian delivers a focused woody spicy scent profile built on a crisp citrus start and a solid wood and musk base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh citruses that cuts through the air like clean zest. As the initial brightness settles, warm spices surface to add depth, h…

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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, M de Bourbon or No. 1 Imperial For Men?

No. 1 Imperial For Men takes 4 of 6 categories. M de Bourbon is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; No. 1 Imperial For Men is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes. Choose M de Bourbon for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 1 Imperial For Men for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M de Bourbon or No. 1 Imperial For Men?

No. 1 Imperial For Men lasts longest (No. 1 Imperial For Men 70/100, M de Bourbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M de Bourbon or No. 1 Imperial For Men?

Projection is very close: No. 1 Imperial For Men 64/100, M de Bourbon 63/100 for sillage.

Do M de Bourbon and No. 1 Imperial For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Woodsy Notes.

Is M de Bourbon or No. 1 Imperial For Men better for summer or winter?

M de Bourbon suits daytime wear; No. 1 Imperial For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M de Bourbon and No. 1 Imperial For Men?

M de Bourbon features Citruses, Lavender, Spices and Woodsy Notes. No. 1 Imperial For Men has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.