Fragrances inspired by Imperial Eau de Parfum
The original
Imperial
Boadicea the Victorious
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Lavender, Geranium, Angelica
The main difference
Adds cistus incanus and guaiac wood, drops jasmine and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 6 of its 17 notes, including Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium
The main difference
Adds cedar and coriander, drops angelica and birch
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Lavender, Geranium, Leather
The main difference
Adds blood orange and cinnamon leaf, drops angelica and birch
What they share
Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Lavender, Leather, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds basil and bergamot, drops angelica and birch
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops angelica and freesia
What they share
Shares 5 of its 21 notes, including Lavender, Geranium, Leather
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and anise, drops angelica and birch
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Geranium, Leather, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and cinnamon, drops angelica and birch
What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Jasmine, Geranium, Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and artemisia, drops angelica and birch
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Boadicea the Victorious. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.