Is ASTEN Luxe Vision Fascination a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?

Luxe Vision Fascination EDP

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Imagination Eau de Parfum bottle Imagination EDP
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Our Verdict

While both fragrances share a similar fresh, spicy, amber, and woody profile, Luxe Vision Fascination distinguishes itself with a bolder, smokier character. Imagination prioritizes a clean, tranquil freshness, making it incredibly versatile and easy to wear. Fascination leans towards a more mature, complex amber fragrance, offering a unique and confident signature. If you value effortless, inoffensive elegance, Imagination is the clear winner. However, if you seek a memorable, modern amber with smoky depth, Fascination provides a more distinctive experience.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Imagination if...
  • You prefer a versatile, easy-to-wear fresh fragrance.
  • You want a clean, inoffensive, and mass-appealing scent.
  • You appreciate high-quality ingredients and smooth blending.
  • You favor a lighter, more transparent fragrance profile.
Choose Luxe Vision Fascination if...
  • You desire a more unique and memorable amber fragrance.
  • You enjoy smoky or incense-like undertones in your scents.
  • You want a fragrance that makes a confident statement.
  • You prefer a more mature and complex composition.
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 - Luxe Vision Fascination EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, balancing fresh citrus with a deep, smoky undertone that lands it squarely in refined territory without being stuffy. It's a confident, modern take on amber that's divisive enough to keep things interesting.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Imagination EDP A Luxe Vision Fascination 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
Luxe Vision Fascination EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 25%
Ginger 35% vs 42%
Citron 33% vs 33%
Bergamot 33% vs 33%
Orange 33% vs 33%
Tea 28% vs 15%
Cinnamon 28% vs 32%
Ambroxan 27% vs 30%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 23%
Frankincense 21% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Citron 33% vs 33%
Bergamot 33% vs 33%
Orange 33% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 25%
Ginger 35% vs 42%
Cinnamon 28% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Tea 28% vs 15%
Ambroxan 27% vs 30%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 23%
Frankincense 21% vs 30%

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 Luxe Vision Fascination
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Luxe Vision Fascination

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Louis Vuitton Imagination, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, spicy character make it a good fit for date nights and smart casual events where you want to make an impression without shouting. While it has some fresh elements, its depth makes it less suitable for high-energy sports.

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

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Citron, Bergamot, Orange

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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