Lovely Eau de Parfum vs Imperia Eau de Parfum

Lovely

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2022
£	Price Tier	£

Imperia

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Lovely

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Imperia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovely Eau de Parfum

This anniversary edition is what the original Lovely by SJP should have been all along. It's the same beloved scent, but dialled up a notch, with richer musk and better longevity. If you loved the classic, you'll adore this perfected version.

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Our Verdict - Imperia Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Rayhaan's Imperia nails that beloved Aventus-style scent profile. Honestly? It's a gorgeous budget option. But the performance is a right mixed bag; some get fleeting joy, others a full day. You'll need to temper expectations.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	12%
Floral	13%	16%
Fruity	6%	7%
Green	6%	10%
Sweet	13%	14%
Warm	11%	5%
Woody	21%	23%
Earthy	18%	20%
Animalic	10%	8%
Fresh	20%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lovely EdP

Imperia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 13% vs 24%

Bergamot 13% vs 33%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Lavender 23% Gin 22% Mandarin 16% Rosewood 12%

Only in Imperia Eau de Parfum

Mint 21% Elemi 20%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 39% vs 32%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Orchid 33% Pepper 27%

Only in Imperia Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 25% Rose 22% Sandalwood 21%

Shared Notes

Musk 29% vs 20%

Cedar 17% vs 29%

Amber 16% vs 22%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Salt 21% Woody 16%

Only in Imperia Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 28%

Accords

Lovely Eau de Parfum Imperia Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

99%

Citrus

71%

92%

Aromatic

67%

83%

Musky

79%

Lavender

73%

Fresh Spicy

63%

73%

Powdery

55%

65%

Patchouli

56%

Earthy

62%

Mossy

60%

Green

58%

56%

Warm Spicy

54%

Floral

Amber

50%

Woody shared

100%

Citrus shared

99%

71%

Aromatic shared

92%

67%

Musky

83%

Lavender

79%

Fresh Spicy shared

73%

63%

Powdery shared

73%

55%

Patchouli shared

65%

56%

Earthy

62%

Mossy

60%

Green

58%

Warm Spicy

56%

Floral

54%

Amber

50%

Performance

Lovely Eau de Parfum Imperia Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lovely Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its clean, musky character and moderate intensity make it highly versatile for daily wear, office, and casual outings without being overbearing. While many find it 'classy' and suitable for various settings, its enhanced longevity could be a bit much for very formal or intense sport activities.

Imperia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, plus a few reviews mention it for the gym. However, its often reported poor longevity means it's less ideal for formal occasions or dates where you need it to last all evening without reapplying.