Coty

Coty Imprevu

Launched by Coty in 1965, Imprevu is a woody, citrus and earthy scent that opens with Aldehydes, Bitter Orange and Bergamot and settles into Oakmoss, Leather and Woodsy Notes.

Perfumer: Bernard Chant

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Aldehydes
• Bitter Orange
• Bergamot
• Coriander
• Neroli

Heart notes

• Orris
• Carnation
• Rose
• Ylang-Ylang
• Jasmine

Base notes

• Oakmoss
• Leather
• Woodsy Notes
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Ambergris
• Benzoin
• Patchouli
• Musk

Main accords

• woody
• citrus
• earthy
• mossy
• leather
• aldehydic
• aromatic
• fresh
• animalic
• warm spicy

When to wear it

Best seasons: fall, winter. Most worn for: casual wear.

Similar scents

• Corniche D Or Imprevu Corniche D'Or (2020)
• Coty Chypre (1917)
• Grammatik Drammatik Imp-ish (2023)
• CFFC Fragrances L'Impertinente (2016)
• Coty Pret a Porter (1996)
• BDK Parfums Impadia (2025)

More fragrances by Coty

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• Coty Vanilla Fields (1993)
• Coty Aspen (1989)
• Coty Emeraude (1921)
• Coty L'Aimant (1927)
• Coty Vanilla Musk (1994)