What's the difference between Essence de Matcha and Millésime Impérial?+
Essence de Matcha is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from French Avenue (2024) dominated by Citrus accords. Millésime Impérial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Creed (1995) leaning on Marine accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Fruity, Powdery, Sweet.
Which is better, Essence de Matcha or Millésime Impérial?+
By community rating, Essence de Matcha scores 4.50/5 vs Millésime Impérial at 4.23/5. Millésime Impérial's standout strength: Beautiful, pleasant scent that receives compliments. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Essence de Matcha and Millésime Impérial smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Millésime Impérial: The r/fragrance community appreciates Millésime Impérial's attractive scent profile and recognizes its compliment-pulling potential, but widely dismisses the 'gold standard' marketing claim as unwarranted hype.
Which lasts longer, Essence de Matcha or Millésime Impérial?+
Millésime Impérial: Poor longevity and weak performance relative to price Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Essence de Matcha vs Millésime Impérial?+
Essence de Matcha scores highest for winter wear; Millésime Impérial scores highest for all seasons wear. Essence de Matcha leans daytime, Millésime Impérial leans daytime.
