L'Impératrice
Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson
1,177 ratings
From your scent profile
Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: An easy daylight companion that fits morning plans.
How does it perform?
From 1,006 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
SyntheticWhat does L'Impératrice smell like?
It opens with kiwi, red currant and rhubarb, a bright, slightly tart start. In the heart, watermelon and pink cyclamen add a juicy, floral softness. The base of musk, grapefruit wood and sandalwood sweetens and calms it. Citrus and aquatic accords keep the whole airy.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters find it feminine. Jacques Zolty Ombrella Crash and Ajmal Blu (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Kiwi
- Red currant
- Rhubarb
First hours
- Watermelon
- Pink cyclamen
Towards evening
- Musk
- Grapefruit wood
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 47%Summer
- 42%Spring
- 7%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Autumn- Daytime28%
- Casual28%
- Office19%
- Sport11%
- Nighttime7%
- Evening6%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
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Dupes
- Bargello 402
Single source family (community)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026