III Eau de Parfum vs Imperia Eau de Parfum

III

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

Imperia

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III

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Imperia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - III Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some love its unique woody-mint-leather vibe, hailing it as sophisticated and smooth. Others find it harsh and synthetic, a chemical mess. It's a divisive beast, so sample before you commit.

Acquired

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.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	12%
Floral	2%	16%
Fruity	1%	7%
Green	11%	10%
Sweet	10%	14%
Warm	5%	5%
Woody	26%	23%
Earthy	22%	20%
Animalic	16%	8%
Fresh	21%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

III EdP

Imperia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mint 52% vs 21%

Bergamot 47% vs 33%

Only in Imperia Eau de Parfum

Apple 25% Elemi 20%

Only in III Eau de Parfum

Leather 63% Woody 37%

Only in Imperia Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 33% Jasmine 25% Rose 22% Sandalwood 21%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 23% vs 27%

Only in III Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 27% Patchouli 26% Vanilla 23%

Only in Imperia Eau de Parfum

Cedar 30% Amber 22% Musk 20%

Accords

III Eau de Parfum Imperia Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

73%

Green

58%

71%

Aromatic

67%

63%

Citrus

71%

67%

Fresh Spicy

63%

60%

Earthy

62%

61%

Leather

61%

Patchouli

56%

Mossy

60%

58%

Warm Spicy

58%

Powdery

55%

Amber

50%

Woody shared

100%

Green shared

73%

58%

Aromatic shared

71%

67%

Citrus shared

63%

71%

Fresh Spicy shared

67%

63%

Earthy shared

60%

62%

Leather

61%

Patchouli shared

61%

56%

Mossy

60%

Warm Spicy

58%

Powdery shared

58%

55%

Amber

50%

Performance

III Eau de Parfum Imperia Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

III Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, the pronounced woody and leather accords, coupled with its potential for good longevity and projection mentioned by some reviewers, suggest it's best reserved for evening or special occasions. Its unique character might be too distracting for a typical office environment.

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.