Is Duppe Scents Aspiration a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?
Imagination EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Aspiration EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Imagination
- Aspiration
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Aspiration echoes Louis Vuitton Imagination's citrus-ginger opening and black tea heart fairly closely, but the amber-musk base sits flatter and fades sooner than Imagination's ambroxan-driven finish, so the first two hours are the strongest comparison.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Bright bergamot-ginger opening and a light amber base make this best for warm-weather daytime wear; the flatter base gives it less staying power once temperatures drop.
Occasions
Clean citrus-woody character reads professional and easy for the office, and translates just as well to casual daytime wear; the softer base makes it less suited to formal evening occasions.
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.
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Guaiac Wood
Adds ambroxan and citron, drops amber and black tea
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