Imperial Eau de Parfum bottle Imperial
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £££££
Silk Road Eau de Parfum bottle Silk Road

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imperial
A divisive scent that some adore for its unique sweet and spicy blend, others find it a bit much. Expect a bold, aromatic presence that's more complex than it first appears, especially once it's had time to settle.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Silk Road
This one's a proper grower, isn't it? Initially a bit sharp, but give it half an hour and you're in for a warm, spicy, leather-oud treat. It's a statement piece once it settles, no doubt about it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 7% 7%
Fruity 8% 9%
Green 10% 10%
Sweet 9% 10%
Warm 23% 24%
Woody 20% 20%
Earthy 15% 15%
Animalic 27% 26%
Fresh 11% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imperial EdP
Silk Road EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 35% vs 36%
Bergamot 32% vs 26%
Davana 32% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Oud 40% vs 40%
Rosemary 31% vs 33%
Amber 27% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Leather 42% vs 47%
Vetiver 28% vs 29%
Musk 28% vs 23%

Accords

Imperial Silk Road
100%
Aromatic
96%
79%
Leather
100%
65%
Green
77%
70%
Fresh Spicy
60%
69%
Musky
58%
Soft Spicy
67%
63%
Oud
65%
62%
Animalic
65%
63%
Woody
52%
63%
Citrus
Sweet
58%
Fruity
56%
Aromatic shared
100%
96%
Leather shared
79%
100%
Green shared
65%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
60%
69%
Soft Spicy shared
58%
67%
Oud shared
63%
65%
Animalic shared
62%
65%
Woody shared
63%
52%
63%
58%
56%

Performance

Imperial Silk Road
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Imperial

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and distinct aromatic-leather profile make it too attention-grabbing for a typical office or formal setting. This scent truly shines in casual outings or on a date, where its bold character can be appreciated without overwhelming the space.

Silk Road

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong oud and leather accords, Silk Road is best suited for evenings or formal events rather than a casual day out or the office, where its presence might be too dominant. It's a scent that demands attention, making it perfect for date nights or special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Aromatic, Green accords and Vetiver, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imperial
Silk Road
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