Is The Essence Vault Imagination - 397 a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?
Imagination EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Imagination - 397 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Imagination
- Imagination - 397
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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 well-observed take on Louis Vuitton's Imagination - the citrus-ginger-tea arc is unmistakable, but the ambroxan skin-warmth that gives the original its quiet, expensive-smelling finish is noticeably muted here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Neroli
36%
vs
30%
Ginger
35%
vs
50%
Citron
33%
vs
30%
Bergamot
33%
vs
40%
Orange
33%
vs
30%
Cinnamon
28%
vs
20%
Ambroxan
27%
vs
40%
Black Tea
60%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The citrus-tea combination works across most of the year, best in spring and summer, a little light for deep winter.
Occasions
Clean and versatile enough for the office or casual daytime wear, understated for a formal setting.
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 8 notes, including Citron, Bergamot, Orange
Adds black tea, drops frankincense and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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