Zara Imperial Purple
The smell in short
It smells mostly iris and powdery. Clover and orris at the top, cedar and iris in the middle and black vanilla husk and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Imperial Purple 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
A closer look at Zara Imperial Purple
Imperial Purple comes from Zara.
Imperial Purple: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers has more depth.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Valentino Uomo Intense 2021 and Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like black vanilla husk and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €9. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Valentino Uomo Intense 2021.
Will people notice Imperial Purple?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Valentino Uomo Intense 2021 and Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel spread further.
Imperial Purple dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Valentino Uomo Intense 2021 (5 shared notes), Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel (7 shared notes), Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers (6 shared notes) and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Who would like Imperial Purple?
People who enjoy iris and powdery smells.
When did Imperial Purple come out?
It came out in 2023.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.