Is Perfume Parlour Pacific Insight Bloom - 2593 a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Imagination
- Pacific Insight Bloom - 2593
- 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.
Pacific Insight Bloom is Perfume Parlour's take on Louis Vuitton Imagination, matching the citron-bergamot opening, neroli-jasmine heart and ambroxan-guaiac wood base, with an extra floral 'bloom' layer of basil and rosemary added to the original's citrus-aromatic core.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Neroli
36%
vs
22%
Ginger
35%
vs
14%
Citron
33%
vs
21%
Bergamot
33%
vs
19%
Orange
33%
vs
14%
Ambroxan
27%
vs
21%
Guaiac Wood
22%
vs
18%
Jasmine
18%
Musk
17%
Lemon
17%
Thyme
16%
Basil
16%
Black Tea
15%
Ambrette
15%
Rosemary
14%
Fig
13%
Blackcurrant
13%
Mint
13%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A clean citrus-aromatic fragrance with a woody-musky base - most comfortable in warm-to-mild weather.
Occasions
Clean and controlled enough for the office and daily wear; not distinctive enough to read as a formal or evening statement.
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 7 of its 18 notes, including Citron, Bergamot, Orange
Adds ambrette and basil, drops cinnamon and frankincense
Where to buy
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Pacific Insight Bloom - 2593 EDP
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