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Gilgamesh Eau de Toilette bottle Gilgamesh EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2026 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Imperial II Eau de Parfum bottle Imperial II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gilgamesh EDT
If your grandad was a Babylonian king, Gilgamesh is what he'd be wearing. A regal, warm spicy monster that's certainly not for everyone, but if you do get it, you won't want to let it go. It's a statement, not a whisper.
Statement
Our Verdict - Imperial II EDP
Imperial II stands out for its warm spicy and exotic woody scent, offering a balanced and modern fragrance for cooler seasons.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gilgamesh EDT
Imperial II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 46%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 53%
Only in Gilgamesh
Saffron 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 18%
Patchouli 33% vs 27%
Only in Gilgamesh
Amber 33%
Only in Imperial II
Cedar 32% Vanilla 23%

Accords

Gilgamesh Imperial II
100%
Woody
80%
79%
Warm Spicy
90%
76%
Musky
40%
65%
Rose
62%
Citrus
Aromatic
60%
58%
Patchouli
58%
Oud
58%
Amber
Earthy
50%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
90%
Musky shared
76%
40%
65%
62%
60%
58%
Oud
58%
58%
50%

Performance

Gilgamesh Imperial II
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gilgamesh

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent warmth and strong character, this is best reserved for formal events or evening dates where it can command attention without overwhelming. Its intensity makes it less suitable for casual daytime wear or an office environment.

Imperial II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and woody accords fit well with cooler weather, making it suitable for fall and spring. Its moderate intensity makes it adaptable for mild winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The balanced projection and intensity make it ideal for office or casual settings, while the warm and exotic notes enhance its suitability for dates. Less ideal for formal events due to its moderate formality.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gilgamesh EDT
Imperial II EDP
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