The Forward vs Sushi Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sushi Imperiale takes 4 of 7 categories.
The ForwardChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Sushi ImperialeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
The Forward3/7
Sushi Imperiale4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Forward
- Community sentiment
- The Forward
- Longevity
- Sushi Imperiale
- Sillage & projection
- Sushi Imperiale
- Value for money
- Sushi Imperiale
- Versatility
- The Forward
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sushi Imperiale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The ForwardMind GamesSushi ImperialeBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 399 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%
3.82/ 5 · 1,013 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerThe ForwardRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
399 votes
39%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
830 votes
Category winnerThe ForwardMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySushi Imperiale
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 bothcitrus100%
vanilla91%
woody83%
salty74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
vanilla74%
cinnamon65%
woody56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
SaltTonka BeanJasmine Sambac
Base
Madagascar VanillaSandalwoodCashmeran
Top
Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegPepperRose
Base
SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer99
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe ForwardMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,893
PerfumerNathalie Benareau
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,993
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerSushi ImperialeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMind Games The Forward opens with a sharp burst of juicy pomelo and bright mandarin orange that fizzes across the skin. The citrus initial spray feels electric and clean. Soon, a noticeable mineral salt accord cuts through the top notes, pulling the profile away from standard cologne territory. As the top notes settl…
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, The Forward or Sushi Imperiale?
Sushi Imperiale takes 4 of 7 categories. The Forward is rated 4.32/5 from 399 votes; Sushi Imperiale is rated 3.82/5 from 1,013 votes. Choose The Forward for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sushi Imperiale for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Forward or Sushi Imperiale?
They last about the same: Sushi Imperiale 73/100, The Forward 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Forward or Sushi Imperiale?
Sushi Imperiale projects furthest (Sushi Imperiale 64/100, The Forward 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Forward and Sushi Imperiale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is The Forward or Sushi Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Forward is the stronger pick. For winter, Sushi Imperiale is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Forward and Sushi Imperiale?
The Forward has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Salt, Tonka Bean and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. 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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