Fragrance comparison

Rosa Imperial vs Jean-Louis Scherrer

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,567 ratings analysed

Rosa Imperial

Phebo

3.5632 votes

Rank #44,047 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jean-Louis Scherrer

4.181,535 votes

Rank #111 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean-Louis Scherrer takes 5 of 6 categories.

Rosa Imperial
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jean-Louis Scherrer
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Rosa Imperial1/6

Jean-Louis Scherrer5/6

Ratings & consensus: Jean-Louis Scherrer
Community sentiment: Jean-Louis Scherrer
Longevity: Jean-Louis Scherrer
Sillage & projection: Jean-Louis Scherrer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Rosa Imperial
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean-Louis Scherrer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosa ImperialPhebo

Jean-Louis ScherrerJean-Louis Scherrer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 22%Want 55%

4.18/ 5 · 1,535 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerJean-Louis ScherrerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

52%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,173 votes

Category winnerJean-Louis ScherrerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJean-Louis Scherrer

SillageJean-Louis Scherrer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

aromatic69%

green61%

green100%

woody92%

earthy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHerbal Notes

Heart

RoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

Top

Green NotesHiacynthAldehydesCassiaViolet

Heart

Orris RootRoseCarnationJasmineGardeniaTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverCivetCedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRosa ImperialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex58

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#111

PerfumerJosette Ramisse

Launched—

Reviews258

Category winnerJean-Louis ScherrerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jean-Louis Scherrer starts with a sharp blast of galbanum and cold hyacinth, bringing to mind wet garden soil after a heavy rain. It avoids the soft sweetness of modern releases, relying instead on a crisp, bitter green profile that feels incredibly deliberate. As the scent settles on the skin, a dry floral heart of c…

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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, Rosa Imperial or Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Jean-Louis Scherrer takes 5 of 6 categories. Rosa Imperial is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes; Jean-Louis Scherrer is rated 4.18/5 from 1,535 votes. Choose Rosa Imperial for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jean-Louis Scherrer for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Imperial or Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Jean-Louis Scherrer lasts longest (Jean-Louis Scherrer 79/100, Rosa Imperial 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Imperial or Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Jean-Louis Scherrer projects furthest (Jean-Louis Scherrer 68/100, Rosa Imperial 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Imperial and Jean-Louis Scherrer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Rosa Imperial or Jean-Louis Scherrer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rosa Imperial is the stronger pick. For winter, Jean-Louis Scherrer is the stronger pick. Rosa Imperial suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Imperial and Jean-Louis Scherrer?

Rosa Imperial has top notes of Aldehydes and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Jean-Louis Scherrer has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Aldehydes and Cassia, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Civet and Cedar.