Fragrance comparison

Scherrer 2 vs Imperial Emerald

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,487 ratings analysed

6 wins

Scherrer 2

Jean-Louis Scherrer

4.031,052 votes

Rank #589 White FloralAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

Imperial Emerald

The Merchant of Venice

3.97435 votes

Rank #5,674 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scherrer 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Scherrer 2
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Imperial Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scherrer 26/7

Imperial Emerald1/7

Ratings & consensus: Scherrer 2
Community sentiment: Scherrer 2
Longevity: Scherrer 2
Sillage & projection: Scherrer 2
Value for money: Scherrer 2
Versatility: Imperial Emerald
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scherrer 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scherrer 2Jean-Louis Scherrer

Imperial EmeraldThe Merchant of Venice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,052 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 435 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerScherrer 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

725 votes

39%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

435 votes

Category winnerScherrer 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityScherrer 2

SillageScherrer 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value34

Category winnerScherrer 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

tuberose84%

amber77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyTuberoseJasmineRoseLilyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberBenzoinSandalwoodMuskHeliotropeVanilla

Top

IrisMandarin OrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseLilyYlang-YlangOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

White MuskPatchouliBenzoinVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day100

Night–

Category winnerImperial EmeraldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

Men3

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Overall rank#5,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerScherrer 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scherrer 2 opens with a bright burst of sweet pineapple and sharp aldehydes, cutting through the initial dense layers of mandarin orange. As the fragrance settles on skin, a rich heart of honey and tuberose takes over, wrapping the wearer in a velvety warmth that feels distinctly classic. This is not a casual scent, i…

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Imperial Emerald by The Merchant of Venice opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and a bright pinch of pink pepper that quickly yields to an opulent powdery iris. At its core, the scent blooms into a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, sweet orange blossom, and sunny ylang-ylang, creating a rich white …

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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, Scherrer 2 or Imperial Emerald?

Scherrer 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Scherrer 2 is rated 4.03/5 from 1,052 votes; Imperial Emerald is rated 3.97/5 from 435 votes. Choose Scherrer 2 for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Imperial Emerald for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scherrer 2 or Imperial Emerald?

Scherrer 2 lasts longest (Scherrer 2 78/100, Imperial Emerald 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scherrer 2 or Imperial Emerald?

Scherrer 2 projects furthest (Scherrer 2 70/100, Imperial Emerald 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scherrer 2 and Imperial Emerald smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Scherrer 2 or Imperial Emerald better for summer or winter?

For summer, Imperial Emerald is the stronger pick. For winter, Scherrer 2 is the stronger pick. Imperial Emerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scherrer 2 and Imperial Emerald?

Scherrer 2 has top notes of Pineapple, Anise, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Musk. Imperial Emerald has top notes of Iris, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vanilla.