Charriol Imperial Saphir
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is incense and freesia. The heart brings orchid and Turkish rose. On the skin it settles into indonesian patchouli leaf and sandalwood. Overall it smells floral and woody.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Imperial Saphir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Charriol Imperial Saphir in detail
Charriol is the house behind Imperial Saphir.
Its style
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and woody smells and notes like orchid and indonesian patchouli leaf. Less obvious notes include Sicilian bergamot, Indian jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
More from Charriol
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Eau de Parfum Pour Homme, Men and Royal White.
Imperial Saphir price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Revlon Charlie Gold but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Montale Paris Oud Edition.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Montale Paris Oud Edition. Base notes like indonesian patchouli leaf and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Imperial Saphir sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Imperial Saphir dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes), Montale Paris Oud Edition (5 shared notes), Revlon Charlie Gold (5 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Bull's Blood 2nd Edition unisex (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Imperial Saphir come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can men wear Imperial Saphir?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.