The Perfume Library

Blue Diamond

8.3

Imperial Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imperial Parfums Blue Diamond is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of bergamot, Spanish mandarin orange and orange blossom into a heart of jasmine, rose and oud. The citrus notes give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose carry the floral side, while Assam oud and Indonesian patchouli add a darker depth. It softens into a base of vanilla sweetness with ambergris, Indian sandalwood, moss and dry woods. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, with a modern character also standing out.

Black Imperial

7.7

Imperial Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Imperial Parfums Black Imperial is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few voters have weighed in. Votes spread almost evenly across the seasons, with fall slightly ahead, spring just behind, and winter and summer close together. Leisure and evening wear collect the most votes, with daily, night out and business not far behind. Most voters call it masculine, yet a good share find it feminine, so it sits in between. Parma violet and bergamot lead the top, and Rosa sherardii softens the floral heart. The base brings amber, Bourbon vanilla and Indonesian patchouli, and the dry-down rests in a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy warmth. Overall it starts fresh and turns to a powdery sweetness.

Ilyan

6.8

Imperial Parfums · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Imperial Parfums Ilyan is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of raisin and caramel against a warm, resinous base of amber, oud and vanilla. It opens with raisin and caramel, fruity and gourmand in feel. In the heart, jasmine and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral layer. The base of amber, oud, Bourbon vanilla absolute, Indian sandalwood and white musk dries down woody, spicy and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good, so it stays on skin and is noticed around you, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, sweet, oriental build suits cooler weather best. Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber and Swiss Arabian Private Oud have a close profile.

Rubis Imperial

6.5

Imperial Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Imperial Parfums Rubis Imperial is a unisex fougère that sets a fresh, green citrus and lavender character against the warmth of amber and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, green character leans towards daytime wear and reads comfortably on both men and women. Bergamot, Italian lemon and citrus notes open bright and fruity, with vanilla softening the edge. Lavender and Indonesian patchouli carry the heart, and musk, labdanum absolute and amber leave a powdery, woody, earthy warmth at the base.

Nil Imperial

6.7

Imperial Parfums · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Imperial Parfums Nil Imperial is a floral, sweet unisex scent that leans gourmand, laying vanilla and sugar beneath a rose heart. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It works for men and women alike. There is not enough voting to tie it to a particular season or occasion, so none is claimed here. Italian lemon petitgrain gives a bright opening, then the heart softens into Turkish rose absolute and sugar. In the base, vanilla, sugar and white musk take over, turning the scent sweeter and leaving a warm, creamy trail as it dries. Spicy, woody, oriental and animal tones sit quietly behind the floral and gourmand accords. For a close profile, see Dior Bois Talisman and Emir Vanilla and Roses.

Oudh Imperial

7.1

Imperial Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Imperial Parfums Oudh Imperial is a unisex scent built around Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose and oud, pairing a floral side with a woody one. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the votes are few, so these ratings should be taken loosely. It is made for men and women alike, with no gendered lean. It opens on Egyptian jasmine, followed by a heart of Bulgarian rose and sand. In the dry-down, amber, oud, white musk and sandalwood take over. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and resinous, with fresh and creamy touches softening the oriental structure. Profumum Roma Amante and Niche 4 All Agar Oud have a close profile.

Nuit Imperial

6.8

Imperial Parfums

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Imperial Parfums Nuit Imperial is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with bergamot, coffee and cardamom and settles into vanilla, chocolate and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It suits both men and women, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. The top pairs the citrus of bergamot, Italian lemon and mandarin peel with coffee. In the heart, cardamom, Indian sandalwood and patchouli add a spicy, oriental feel. The base turns sweet with musk, amber, vanilla and chocolate, while Moroccan orange lightens it a little.

Imperial Parfums · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Imperial Parfums · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Imperial Parfums · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Imperial Parfums · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral