Emperor Blue Grandiose
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron and orange blossom. The heart brings rose and amber. On the skin it settles into agarwood (oud) and patchouli. Overall it smells oud and patchouli.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Grandiose 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
Emperor Blue Grandiose in detail
Grandiose is made by Emperor Blue.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its oud side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Who will like Grandiose
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by patchouli and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and patchouli smells and notes like rose and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include musk.
Best season for Grandiose
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Lattafa Badee Al Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Emperor Blue
This house has 16 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Caballera, Caballero and Dominant.
Grandiose dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Badee Al Oud (6 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8 shared notes), Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (7 shared notes) and Prada Intense (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Grandiose?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Grandiose?
Soft: people must be close to smell it.