Imari is a true classic in terms of elegance. Its fragrance flows in a rather melancholic and sensual manner. Its fragrance brings to mind an enigmatic woman dressed in a vintage gown in a garden holding a bunch of flowers and looking at the sun with forlorn eyes that hold a strange loveliness in them. It is rich, warm, musky and oriental. It seems to speak of a romance that lasts just a short while. Imari (Original) 1985 by Avon is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women that was launched in 1985. Its aromatic fragrance is mature and different.
It opens with a soapy mix of aldehydes with slightly bright galbanum and zest from bergamot. The core mixes notes of delicate tuberose with the sophisticated brightness of ylang-ylang, orris root and fresh lily of the valley. Imari closes with rich notes of sandalwood with musk, warm amber, creamy vanilla and sturdy cedar. It is absolutely feminine, green and fresh.
- Top notes: Galbanum, Aldehydes and Bergamot
- Middle notes: Orris Root, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley and Ylang-Ylang
- Base notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar
Perfumes Similar to Imari by Avon
Imari by Avon Dupes, Clones, Alternatives & Replacements
- Imari 2015 by Avon
- Imari Celebration Edition by Avon
- Japanese Cherry Blossom by Bath & Body Works
- Impromptu by Avon
- Midnight Silhouette by Christian Siriano
- Ysatis by Givenchy
- Black Suede by Avon
- Ombre Rose L’Original by Jean Charles Brosseau
- Genji by Mary Kay
- Moonlight Pat by Bath & Body Works
Imari 2015 by Avon
Avon says that Imari is ‘where the passion blooms’ and its fragrance says it with just as much passion. Imari is elegant, classic and so well-blended. Imari 2015 by Avon is an Amber Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 2015. It is a little less complex and less spicy compared to the Imari Original but it maintains the classic nature of it. It opens just like the original with a mix of aldehyde fatty soapiness with sharpness and complexity from notes of lemon and bergamot. The heart is a mix of powdery iris with rose and jasmine, a simply beautiful floral bouquet. Imari 2015 closes with an exotic blend of vanilla and patchouli with a warmly fragrant amber note. The creators of this fragrance are Thomas DiGiacomo and David Beach.
- Top notes: Bergamot, Aldehydes and Italian Lemon
- Middle notes: Rose, Jasmine and Iris
- Base notes: Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Imari Celebration Edition by Avon
Imari Celebration Edition by Avon is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 2018. Its opens with a true blast which makes it feel like a real celebration. The energy and uplift braces one for the rest of the fragrance. Imari Celebration Edition opens with a blast of uplifting and citrusy bergamot. The heart is a floral bouquet that mixes rose with violet flowers. This fragrance closes with a mix of patchouli’s exotic and earthy components with sandalwood’s creamy depth. Imari Celebration Edition is a beautiful warm, balsamic and spicy fragrance.
- Top notes: Bergamot
- Middle notes: Violet and Rose
- Base notes: Sandalwood and Patchouli
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Chypre Floral
- Longevity: Long lasting
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Japanese Cherry Blossom by Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works ‘Japanese Cherry Blossom’ is a new Floral Fruity fragrance for women that was launched in 2021. Like Imari, there is a classic brightness and powder from mimosa that mixes with the depth of sandalwood. The old-school elegance in this fragrance is attractive and indeed addictive. It possesses a maturity that is quite sophisticated. Its fragrance is a blend of floral notes from bright mimosa, white and opulent jasmine and cherry blossom paired with the sweet and fruity fleshiness of pear and a woody richness from sandalwood.
- Fragrance notes: Sandalwood, Japanese Cherry Blossom, Pear, Jasmine and Mimosa
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Impromptu by Avon
This oriental fragrance is a lot like Imari in the fact that it has that unmistakable powder that special old fragrances used to have. Impromptu is a fragrance for women that was launched in 1988.It is a powdery, floral and woody fragrance with a bit of spice for attitude, as one would think. Its fragrance’s composition is a mix of a smoky and balsamic incense paired with a warm spiciness from spicy notes and a depth and animalic flavor from musk. This fragrance is an interesting one from Avon.
- Fragrance notes: Spicy notes, Incense and Musk
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Sillage
- Projection: Wide
Midnight Silhouette by Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano’s ‘Midnight Silhouette’ is a fragrance for women that was launched in 2019. Midnight Silhouette is a ‘marvel of delight’ of fragrance. It is simply appealing. It is dark, sweet and fruity, it feels like a woman standing in the dark with a mysterious light shining on her and her back resting on the doorframe with a shadow like appearance.It opens with a mix of salt and citrusy pomelo and bitter orange. The heart introduces a rare blend of immortelle and freesia flowers. The base introduces a twist of rare sweetness from praline and sweet notes accompanied by vetiver and musk. Midnight Silhouette is an amazing fragrance.
- Top notes: Pomelo, Bitter Orange and Salt
- Middle notes: Freesia and Immortelle
- Base notes: Sweet notes, Praline, Musk and Vetiver
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Ysastis by Givenchy
Ysastis is purely distinct, elegant and smart. Givenchy’s ‘Ysastis’ is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 1984. It is sophisticated and sure very reminiscent of Imari. That classy elegance, beauty and aldehydic fatty soapiness is unmistakable. The opening is a robust blend of well integrated notes. Notes of aldehyde mix with notes of bright ylang-ylang and galbanum. Notes of citruses also mix with the brightness already existent with rosewood, orange blossom and coconut. The opening twists to a very eloquent floral heart. The floral bouquet finely integrates with the intoxicating nature of rum. Ysastis closes with an animalic blend sweetened by honey, amber and vanilla. Ysastis’ beauty is simply indescribable. The creator of this fragrance is Dominique Ropion.
- Top notes: Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Brazilian Rosewood, Coconut, Galbanum, Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot
- Middle notes: Narcissus, Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Carnation and Rum
- Base notes: Honey, Civet, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber, Cloves, Musk, Vetiver and Laurels
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Chypre Floral
- Longevity: Long lasting
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection: Wide
Black Suede by Avon
Black Suede by Avon is an Amber fragrance for men that was launched in 1980. The oriental nature and foreign flavor of this fragrance is irresistible, like Imari. One can argue that it’s so because when Avon did a good fragrance, it had to be great. It is true. A dull classic tale lies beneath, each of them to their voices, telling the same tale with a new kind of beauty and imagination. It is surprising how this fragrance that barely has a similar note to Imari can be so reminiscent of it. This masculine fragrance has a composition filled to the brim with notes of warmth from amber, spice from cloves, richness and depth from musk and wood and a unique flavor from nutmeg. Black Suede is mesmerizing.
- Fragrance notes: Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, Cloves , Woodsy notes and Nutmeg
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Amber
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Ombre Rose L’Original by Jean Charles Brosseau
Ombre Rose L’Original is very feminine, a bright pink fragrance one can call it. It has this baby powder quality that is irresistible and interesting. This fragrance by Jean Charles Brosseau is a Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 1981. As a lot of old fragrances did, Ombre Rose L’Original opens with a soapy aldehyde mixed with geranium flowers, peach fruit and rosewood. The heart builds around rose’s romantic and feminine nature, notes of orris root provide an earthiness while sandalwood, cedar and vetiver bring in a woody perspective and lily of the valley keeps it delicate. This fragrance closes with more earth from iris, musk, heliotrope, cinnamon, honey and vanilla. This fragrance was created by Francoise Caron.
- Top notes: Geranium, Peach, Aldehydes and Peach
- Middle notes: Orris Root, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Lily of the Valley, Cedar and Vetiver
- Base notes: Musk, Iris, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Honey, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Genji by Mary Kay
Genji by Mary Kay is an Amber Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 1985. Genji is not just another vintage fragrance, it is gracious and stunning. It is a powerhouse of beauty and class. Simply rich and beautiful. Genji opens with a fruity bitter-sweet blast from notes of melon, bergamot, plum and apricot. The way it melds into the heart is surreal. This fragrance continues to a core filled with flowers of rose, cyclamen, jasmine, carnation and lily of the valley. Genji closes with notes of patchouli mixed with amber, sandalwood, cedar and musk.
- Top notes: Plum, Apricot, Bergamot and Melon
- Middle notes: Rose, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Carnation and Lily of the Valley
- Base notes: Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: Long lasting
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection: Wide
Moonlight Path by Bath & Body Works
Moonlight Path by Bath & Body Works is an Amber Floral fragrance for women that was launched in 2007. The composition of this fragrance opens with a blend of lavender with bergamot. The heart introduces a floral bouquet made up of notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, ylang-ylang and violet flowers. Its fragrance closes with notes of amber, vanilla, musk, sandalwood and oakmoss.
- Top notes: Bergamot and Lavender
- Middle notes: Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily of the Valley
- Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: Moderate
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Conclusion
Fragrances like Imari projects a story, a time and several emotions, mostly nostalgia for those that heard a similar tale. Imari is a moment in time, and these other fragrances are just the same. They all share that aldehydic soapiness and powder that tells one the time they are from. If you are looking for sophisticated and elegant oriental floral fragrances, look no further.