Fragrance comparison

Voilà vs Imagine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Voilà

Marc de la Morandiere

4.333 votes

Rank #54,027 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #43,776 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 3 of 3 categories.

Voilà
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character.
Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Voilà0/3

Imagine3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VoilàMarc de la Morandiere

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryPeachBergamotGrapefruitItalian LemonApple

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineWhite WoodsVioletPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMusk

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPeachGrapefruitThymeAppleBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyClovesYlang-YlangHoneysuckleJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Voilà, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 17%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImagineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Voilà by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a lively splash of tart raspberry, crisp Italian lemon, and sun-ripened peach. You get a quick two-minute alcohol lift right after spraying. Then the fruits settle into a cheerful, breezy haze. It smells bright and carefree. The heart introduces gentle orange blossom and soft …

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Imagine by Jean Louis Vermeil brings back the bold, fruity green spirit of 1989. It opens with sharp black currant and tart pineapple before settling into a deep base of oakmoss and patchouli. This fragrance suits collectors who love complex, vintage woody florals that perform well in cool autumn weather.

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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, Voilà or Imagine?

Imagine takes 3 of 3 categories. Voilà is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes. Choose Voilà for a fruity and citrus character. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Voilà or Imagine?

Imagine lasts longest (Imagine 73/100, Voilà 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Voilà or Imagine?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Voilà 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Voilà and Imagine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Voilà or Imagine better for summer or winter?

Voilà suits daytime wear; Imagine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Voilà and Imagine?

Voilà has top notes of Raspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, White Woods and Violet, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Imagine has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.