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Zara

Imperial Purple

Perfumer: Ane Ayo

2023MenClassic
7.8/ 10
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131 ratings
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Zara Imperial Purple is a men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, pairing a sweet, powdery heart with a leathery frame.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 122 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
8.8 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy
  7. Leathery

What does Imperial Purple smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It is worn for evenings, nights out, leisure and the office. Most voters find its character masculine, while others call it classic or modern.

As a whole the scent reads floral, sweet and spicy. Iris gives a powdery floral note, while vanilla and praliné add a creamy sweetness. Amber warms it up, and leather and woody notes settle that sweetness onto a drier base, with grain staying in the background.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Winter
  • 25%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Evening
    24%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Office
    16%
  • Daytime
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026