Is Blossom Perfumery 555 Imagination a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?

555 Imagination EDP

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Imagination Eau de Parfum bottle Imagination EDP
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555 Imagination Eau de Parfum bottle 555 Imagination EDP
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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 - 555 Imagination EDP
A brighter, more sugared version of Louis Vuitton's Imagination. The citrus opening pops louder here, the tea and ginger heart is much fainter, and the ambroxan-guaiac base collapses into a simple, flat sweetness within a few hours instead of the original's slow, textured evolution.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Imagination EDP A 555 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
Imagination EDP
555 Imagination EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 40%
Ginger 35% vs 32%
Citron 33% vs 38%
Bergamot 33% vs 34%
Orange 33% vs 26%
Tea 28% vs 26%
Cinnamon 28% vs 28%
Ambroxan 27% vs 29%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 23%
Frankincense 21% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Citron 33% vs 38%
Bergamot 33% vs 34%
Orange 33% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 40%
Ginger 35% vs 32%
Cinnamon 28% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Tea 28% vs 26%
Ambroxan 27% vs 29%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 23%
Frankincense 21% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 555 Imagination
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.

555 Imagination

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:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Louis Vuitton Imagination, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights, casual wear and sport.

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
93%
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

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