Is Arabiyat Prestige Marwa a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?

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Imagination Eau de Parfum bottle Imagination EDP
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2021 Year 2025
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imagination EDP
Imagination redefines luxury freshness with a seamless blend of citrus, tea, and soft woods. It's not groundbreaking, but the sheer quality, versatile wearability, and tranquil, clean aura make it the ultimate fresh 'dumb reach' for those who want to smell quietly irresistible.
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Our Verdict - Marwa EDP
Marwa is the reigning champion of `Imagination` dupes, a proper crowd-pleaser for those who love a clean, crisp aroma. Opinions are split on its longevity and initial sharpness, but let it macerate and it generally wins people over.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Imagination EDP A Marwa 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
Imagination EDP
Marwa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 24%
Ginger 35% vs 41%
Bergamot 33% vs 36%
Orange 33% vs 30%
Tea 28% vs 24%
Cinnamon 28% vs 33%
Ambroxan 27% vs 27%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 23%
Frankincense 21% vs 24%
Only in Imagination
Citron 33%
Only in Marwa
Lemon 34%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 36%
Orange 33% vs 30%
Only in Imagination
Citron 33%
Only in Marwa
Lemon 34%
Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 24%
Ginger 35% vs 41%
Cinnamon 28% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Tea 28% vs 24%
Ambroxan 27% vs 27%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 23%
Frankincense 21% vs 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Imagination Marwa
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Imagination

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Imagination's bright citrus, fresh green, and airy tea notes make it ideal for spring and summer, while the underlying musky woods and smooth spices allow it to transition into milder fall days. The crisp freshness is less suited to winter's cold, though the clean warmth of the base keeps it from feeling too icy.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, uplifting scent and moderate projection make Imagination highly versatile-perfect for office, daytime outings, or casual wear, and fresh enough for the gym. While it can work for formal settings, its easygoing character is best in less dressy environments.

Marwa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for the office or casual day wear. While some find performance lacking, its subtle projection after the initial burst makes it versatile for a range of settings without being overwhelming.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Guaiac Wood

Key Differences

Adds lemon, drops citron

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