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2021 Year -
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Zanzibar Eau de Parfum bottle Zanzibar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imagination
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 - Zanzibar
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Louis Vuitton Imagination (2021) - bergamot, black tea and amberwood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 36% 12%
Floral 7% 9%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 10% 9%
Sweet 10% 12%
Warm 21% 24%
Woody 9% 25%
Earthy 5% 8%
Animalic 3% 8%
Fresh 29% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imagination EdP
Zanzibar EdP

Notes

Accords

Imagination Zanzibar
95%
Citrus
85%
Tea
90%
80%
Fresh
70%
Fresh Spicy
70%
60%
Green
40%
Woody
55%
Aromatic
55%
45%
Amber
30%
Soapy
Citrus shared
95%
85%
Tea
90%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
70%
60%
Woody shared
40%
55%
55%
45%
30%

Performance

Imagination Zanzibar
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Zanzibar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Bergamot-ginger-tea opening is bright in spring and summer; the ambrette-amberwood close carries into autumn. Winter wear lacks the warmth depth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Sport

Office and date-day natural fit - sophisticated, polished, modern. Versatile for casual wear too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
73%
Olfactory
80%
Notes
75%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Bergamot, Ginger notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imagination
Zanzibar
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