Is Fragrance World Imperium Intense a dupe of Roja Parfums Elysium Intense?
Elysium Intense EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Imperium Intense EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Elysium Intense
- Imperium Intense
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker of Elysium is a divisive one. Many find it a refreshing, zesty update to the original, amping up the citrus and adding a unique rhubarb tartness. However, a significant number of people find the performance abysmal and the scent profile too generic or even unpleasant, like cleaning product. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind-buy for everyone.
A fresh, invigorating clone offering impressive value, though expect some debate on its longevity. It's a crowd-pleaser for daily wear, hitting all the right notes for a vibrant, modern scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Despite its 'Intense' moniker, this fragrance is widely reported to have moderate to weak performance, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser for dates. While it could work for some formal events, other scents might offer more gravitas.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
This fresh, versatile fragrance is great for casual use, especially in warm weather, and works well for the office due to its invigorating yet balanced profile. Its brighter accords and debated longevity make it less suitable for formal events or longer date nights where a bolder projection or deeper scent might be preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 15 of its 28 notes, including Lavender, Woody Notes, Rhubarb
Adds ambergris and artemisia, drops amber and orange
Where to buy
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