What Is Fragrance World Imperium a Dupe Of?

Fragrance World Imperium is a clone of Roja Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne. We rate the similarity at 90%. If you like the idea of a bright citrus fragrance with plenty of green, woody detail underneath, this is the Elysium comparison to look at.

Why Imperium gets compared with Elysium

The note lists make the connection pretty easy to follow. Both catalog profiles start with grapefruit, lemon, bergamot and lime, alongside thyme, artemisia and galbanum. That points toward tart citrus with an herbal edge, rather than a straightforward sweet lemon scent.

Further down, both list apple, black currant, juniper berries, vetiver, cedar and pink pepper. The fruit gives you another reason to expect some brightness, while the woods and herbs explain the greener side of the comparison. Vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, leather and ambergris appear in both bases.

Similar notes, different finish

Those long lists are very close on paper. They still can't tell you how much grapefruit you'll get, how the vetiver sits against it, or how smoothly everything blends. Our 90% rating reflects the resemblance; it doesn't mean every stage smells identical.

Owners who have compared the two have described differences in the citrus balance and the greener drydown. Some find Imperium's opening closer than its later stages. That's a useful reason to let a sample settle before deciding whether it gives you the part of Elysium you enjoy most.

The pyramids below show our existing catalog profiles. Roja's current Elysium description groups some notes differently and also mentions lavender and musk. Treat the panels as a way to compare the listed ingredients and accords, rather than a minute-by-minute schedule.

Which Imperium and which Elysium?

This guide covers the original Imperium Eau de Parfum and Elysium Parfum Cologne. Imperium X, Intense and Absolu are separate fragrances, as are Elysium Eau Intense and the higher-concentration Parfum.

We'd put Imperium on the shortlist if that citrus-and-vetiver combination is what you're after. For other takes on the same original, see our Elysium clone guide. Compare the bottle sizes and current listings before choosing.