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Which Should You Buy?
Millésime Impérial is the quintessential salty citrus-marine fragrance, blending sunlit fruit, tangy sea air, and a whisper of woods into pure golden elegance. Effortlessly luxurious, it is a benchmark for refined summer freshness.
A truly gorgeous, photo-realistic peach and clean linen scent that captures sunshine and ease. It's an undisputed masterpiece of a 'your skin but better' fragrance, but the abysmal performance makes its eye-watering price tag tough to justify for many.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 15% |
| Floral | 9% | 20% |
| Fruity | 17% | 24% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 10% | 18% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 10% | 7% |
| Animalic | 10% | 1% |
| Fresh | 36% | 28% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its sparkling citrus, marine and salty facets are tailor made for hot weather and spring freshness, while its low warmth and light woods make it less suited to winter. Falls off in performance and presence in cold air.
Occasions
The gentle projection and breezy, sophisticated freshness make it ideal for office, daytime, and casual wear. Its subtlety and lack of overt richness mean it is less suited to formal evening occasions.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its extremely light projection and lack of longevity make it ideal for office settings where strong scents are a no-go, or for casual wear when you want something inoffensive. However, for dates or formal events, it simply won't have the presence needed, and while clean, it's a bit too 'laundry-esque' for formal wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fruity, Aromatic accords and Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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