Rayhaan 2022 EDP

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Imperia

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Rayhaan Imperia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Imperia opens with Bergamot, Elemi, Apple, and Mint, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Rayhaan's Imperia carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Imperia Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Aventus by Creed
56%
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Our estimate of scent similarity, calculated from published notes. How we score it

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Aventus the original Imperia inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imperia bursts open with a crisp, tangy hit of apple and bergamot, uplifted by a cool hint of mint. As it settles, a clean woody core emerges, blending smooth sandalwood and earthy patchouli. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of oakmoss, musk, and cedar, softened by warm amber, leaving a refined and masculine trail.

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