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Imperial Valley Eau de Parfum bottle Imperial Valley EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2021 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Royal Vintage Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Vintage EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imperial Valley EDP
Imperial Valley is divisive, hailed as a masterpiece by some and a scrubber by others. This beast-mode Arab-Western fusion of fresh oud and leather needs to be tested on skin before committing, as its strength and unique profile aren't for everyone.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royal Vintage EDP
Royal Vintage is a sophisticated woody-leather scent that bravely attempts to carve its own path. While it continually invites comparisons to a certain blockbuster fragrance, its cypress-driven greenness sets it apart as a more mature, distinguished option. It's a statement of refined masculinity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imperial Valley EDP
Royal Vintage EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 39% vs 52%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 47%
Only in Imperial Valley
Davana 27%
Only in Royal Vintage
Cypress 57% Leather 43%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 50%
Only in Imperial Valley
Leather 43% Vetiver 28%
Only in Royal Vintage
Patchouli 50%

Accords

Imperial Valley Royal Vintage
100%
Aromatic
82%
68%
Woody
100%
97%
Oud
92%
Leather
72%
84%
Fresh Spicy
72%
75%
Animalic
54%
73%
Musky
64%
73%
Amber
72%
Citrus
67%
58%
Powdery
46%
Patchouli
52%
Aromatic shared
100%
82%
Woody shared
68%
100%
Oud
97%
Leather shared
92%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
72%
Animalic shared
75%
54%
Musky shared
73%
64%
73%
Citrus shared
72%
67%
Powdery shared
58%
46%
52%

Performance

Imperial Valley Royal Vintage
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Imperial Valley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its nuclear performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office settings as it's often described as 'too much'. However, its long lasting, projecting nature and luxurious profile make it perfect for dates, casual outings, and can even work in formal settings if applied sparingly.

Royal Vintage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its refined blend of woody and leather accords, this fragrance is perfect for more formal settings or an elegant night out. Its mature character makes it highly suitable for the office, though its projection might be a bit much for truly casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, leather, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imperial Valley EDP
Royal Vintage EDP
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