Imperium Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle Imperium Absolu
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2019
£ Price Tier £
Follow Your Instinct Eau de Parfum bottle Follow Your Instinct

ScentArt

A
Imperium Absolu
B
Follow Your Instinct
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imperium Absolu
A solid, fruit-forward freshie that punches well above its weight for the price. It's not groundbreaking but delivers good vibes that many will find instantly appealing, though some might find a soapy drydown.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Follow Your Instinct
A playful citrus-spice that's seen a bit of a glow-up since its launch. Initially dismissed as fleeting and uninspired, some reckon it opens up nicely, especially in the heat. Don't expect miracles, but for a cheapie, it holds its own.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 27%
Floral 5% 2%
Fruity 11% 6%
Green 7% 2%
Sweet 13% 27%
Warm 30% 31%
Woody 15% 15%
Earthy 15% 18%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 19% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imperium Absolu EdP
Follow Your Instinct EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 23% vs 27%
Only in Follow Your Instinct
Star Anise 37% Allspice 35%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 37% vs 26%
Amber 37% vs 38%
Patchouli 25% vs 35%

Accords

Imperium Absolu Follow Your Instinct
100%
Citrus
100%
77%
Aromatic
48%
70%
Fresh Spicy
55%
66%
Warm Spicy
57%
62%
Soft Spicy
56%
61%
Woody
52%
58%
Fruity
50%
Amber
55%
Anis
55%
Patchouli
52%
47%
Earthy
47%
46%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
77%
48%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
57%
Soft Spicy shared
62%
56%
Woody shared
61%
52%
58%
Amber shared
50%
55%
55%
52%
Earthy shared
47%
47%
46%

Performance

Imperium Absolu Follow Your Instinct
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Imperium Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, while its moderate projection keeps it office-appropriate. The underlying citrus and a hint of spice also lend it enough character for a relaxed date, though it's a bit too playful for formal events.

Follow Your Instinct

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and light profile, coupled with reports of average projection and longevity, make it ideal for casual wear or the gym. While suitable for office, its lack of gravitas limits its use for formal events or a date night where you want to make a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
86%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Warm Spicy, Soft Spicy accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imperium Absolu
Follow Your Instinct
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS