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Perfumer
Eau de Cologne Imperiale
Eau de Colognemasculine
Created by Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain
Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women. Eau de Cologne Imperiale was launched in 1860. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain. Top notes are Citruses, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Orange; base notes are Rosemary, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
10%
Win
68%
Spr
100%
Sum
15%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
15%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Base Notes3 h – end
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
984 votes
4.21
Love it
37338%
Like it
51652%
OK
293%
Dislike
647%
Hate it
20%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Eau de Cologne Imperiale is appreciated by the r/fragrance community for its fresh, citrusy character and excellent balance between brightness and woodsy spice notes. However, it is consistently criticized for having minimal longevity, requiring frequent reapplication to maintain scent projection throughout the day. It works best in warm climates but is less versatile for cooler seasons.
Strengths
- Fresh, bright citrus notes with excellent balance
- Perfect for hot and humid climates
- Interesting spice and pepper notes that add complexity
Weaknesses
- Very poor longevity - requires reapplication throughout the day
- May remind some of medicinal or topical products
- Not suitable for cooler weather or formal occasions
Best for
Hot, muggy summer weatherTropical climatesCasual daytime wearLayering with other fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
