Is Noted Aromas Zanzibar a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?
Imagination EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Zanzibar EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Imagination
- Zanzibar
- 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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Ginger
35%
vs
25%
Bergamot
33%
vs
33%
Neroli
37%
Citron
33%
Orange
33%
Tea
29%
Cinnamon
28%
Ambroxan
27%
Guaiac Wood
22%
Frankincense
21%
Amberwood
58%
Black Tea
48%
Cedar
42%
Ambrette
32%
Cardamom
22%
Rose
20%
Juniper
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bergamot-ginger-tea opening is bright in spring and summer; the ambrette-amberwood close carries into autumn. Winter wear lacks the warmth depth.
Occasions
Office and date-day natural fit - sophisticated, polished, modern. Versatile for casual wear too.
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 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Ginger
Adds amberwood and ambrette, drops ambroxan and cinnamon
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$597.00 plus sales tax
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Zanzibar EDP
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