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Which Should You Buy?
Millésime Impérial is the quintessential salty citrus-marine fragrance, blending sunlit fruit, tangy sea air, and a whisper of woods into pure golden elegance. Effortlessly luxurious, it is a benchmark for refined summer freshness.
This oil version of Milestone smooths out the edges of the original, leaning into a more linear, woody-aquatic vibe. It's a solid, understated choice for anyone seeking that fresh, slightly salty marine profile without the usual spray theatrics.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 8% |
| Floral | 9% | 11% |
| Fruity | 17% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 10% | 11% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 9% | 28% |
| Earthy | 10% | 11% |
| Animalic | 10% | 12% |
| Fresh | 36% | 27% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its sparkling citrus, marine and salty facets are tailor made for hot weather and spring freshness, while its low warmth and light woods make it less suited to winter. Falls off in performance and presence in cold air.
Occasions
The gentle projection and breezy, sophisticated freshness make it ideal for office, daytime, and casual wear. Its subtlety and lack of overt richness mean it is less suited to formal evening occasions.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its smoother, linear profile and focus on aquatic-woody notes make it excellent for daily casual wear and suitable for an office environment where a less diffusive scent is preferred. It's too understated and lacks the gravitas for formal events, but its freshness works for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Marine, Aromatic, Woody accords and Woody, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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