Sketch vs Sushi Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
SketchChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sushi ImperialeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sketch3/7
Sushi Imperiale3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sketch
- Community sentiment
- Sketch
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Sushi Imperiale
- Value for money
- Sushi Imperiale
- Versatility
- Sketch
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sushi Imperiale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SketchMaison VioletSushi ImperialeBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 318 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
3.82/ 5 · 1,013 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerSketchRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
41%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
318 votes
39%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
830 votes
Category winnerSketchMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSushi Imperiale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSushi ImperialeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
patchouli92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
vanilla74%
cinnamon65%
woody56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
NutmegPink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
TuberoseRose
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean
Top
Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegPepperRose
Base
SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Rose and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sketch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer19
Fall100
Winter94
Day82
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSketchMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,097
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,996
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerSushi ImperialeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSketch by Maison Violet is an oriental floral fragrance built around a core of Madagascar vanilla, earthy patchouli, and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with warm nutmeg and brisk pink pepper. As the bright start calms, a floral heart of tuberose and rose softens the initial bite, …
Reviews →Sushi Imperiale opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns warm and spiced, with cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper over a soft vanilla-tonka base. It feels polished rather than playful, and the dry-down brings a woody, lightly powdery finish. This is a good fit if you enjoy classic spicy orientals with a smooth, comfortin…
Reviews →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, Sketch or Sushi Imperiale?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Sketch is rated 4.00/5 from 318 votes; Sushi Imperiale is rated 3.82/5 from 1,013 votes. Choose Sketch for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sushi Imperiale for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sketch or Sushi Imperiale?
They last about the same: Sketch 73/100, Sushi Imperiale 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sketch or Sushi Imperiale?
Sushi Imperiale projects furthest (Sushi Imperiale 64/100, Sketch 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sketch and Sushi Imperiale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Rose and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Sketch or Sushi Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sketch is the stronger pick. For winter, Sushi Imperiale is the stronger pick. Sketch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sketch and Sushi Imperiale?
Sketch has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Sushi Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pepper and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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