Is Perfume Parlour Imagination a dupe of Amouage Figment Man?

Figment Man EDP

Amouage by Annick Menardo Original Acquired

Imagination EDP

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Figment Man Eau de Parfum bottle Figment Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Imagination Eau de Parfum bottle Imagination EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Figment Man EDP
This one's proper weird. Figment Man is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a bold, challenging beast that smells like nothing else, if you're brave enough to wear it, or even just sniff it. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like risk.
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Our Verdict - Imagination EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Figment - a woody fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Geranium, Lemon, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Figment Man EDP A Imagination EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Figment Man EDP
Imagination EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 36% vs 33%
Lemon 34% vs 28%
Vetiver 31% vs 53%
Pink Pepper 29% vs 37%
Guaiac Wood 26% vs 53%
Labdanum 26% vs 46%
Sandalwood 25% vs 46%
Only in Figment Man
Earthy 48% Animalic 44%
Shared Notes
Geranium 36% vs 33%
Lemon 34% vs 28%
Pink Pepper 29% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 31% vs 53%
Sandalwood 25% vs 46%
Only in Figment Man
Animalic 44%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 26% vs 53%
Labdanum 26% vs 46%
Only in Figment Man
Earthy 48%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Figment Man Imagination
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Figment Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

This perfume is a powerhouse, both in scent profile and performance, making it unsuitable for most conventional settings. Its strong earthy and animalic accords, coupled with enormous projection, would be overwhelming in an office or formal environment. It's best reserved for personal enjoyment or very casual, open-air situations where its unique character can breathe without offending.

Imagination

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Labdanum, Lemon

Key Differences

Without animalic and earthy

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