Imperium Eau de Parfum bottle Imperium
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2021 Year 2023
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Divin Asylum Eau de Parfum bottle Divin Asylum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imperium
This is a fresh, bright, and clean citrus aromatic that's a crowd-pleaser, delivering great value for money. Performance is an issue for many, so be prepared to respray, but the scent itself is widely adored.
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Our Verdict - Divin Asylum
A modern fougere that delivers a beautiful, fresh citrus opening, though its performance is notoriously hit-or-miss. It's truly divine if you can get a good batch or if you're patient enough for it to macerate.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 19%
Floral 9% 8%
Fruity 7% 7%
Green 16% 16%
Sweet 13% 14%
Warm 14% 13%
Woody 13% 13%
Earthy 11% 11%
Animalic 14% 13%
Fresh 21% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imperium EdP
Divin Asylum EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 20% vs 19%
Bergamot 16% vs 11%
Lime 15% vs 16%
Lemon 12% vs 17%
Galbanum 12% vs 10%
Artemisia 11% vs 13%
Thyme 11% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 15% vs 14%
Pink Pepper 12% vs 8%
Cedar 10% vs 11%
Apple 9% vs 11%
Juniper 9% vs 10%
Jasmine 7% vs 7%
Rose 7% vs 7%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 24% vs 23%
Leather 21% vs 20%
Benzoin 21% vs 21%
Labdanum 16% vs 18%
Vanilla 14% vs 16%

Accords

Imperium Divin Asylum
100%
Citrus
100%
94%
Aromatic
87%
88%
Woody
78%
76%
Amber
61%
66%
Fresh Spicy
61%
60%
Green
54%
57%
Earthy
50%
52%
Animalic
47%
Fruity
50%
Herbal
45%
Fresh
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
94%
87%
Woody shared
88%
78%
Amber shared
76%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
61%
Green shared
60%
54%
Earthy shared
57%
50%
52%
Fruity shared
47%
50%
45%
44%

Performance

Imperium Divin Asylum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Imperium

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for casual and office wear, especially given its lighter projection. While versatile for dates, its limited longevity might require reapplication for longer events, and it's a bit too sporty for truly formal settings.

Divin Asylum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its fresh, citrus-forward nature and moderate-to-weak performance for many, it's ideal for casual and sport settings where you want a refreshing scent but aren't concerned with longevity. Its elegance makes it suitable for dates, but it might struggle in formal events or the office unless you're prepared to reapply.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Bergamot, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imperium
Divin Asylum
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