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2021 Year -
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Imagination - 397 Eau de Parfum bottle Imagination - 397 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imagination EDP
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 - Imagination - 397 EDP
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imagination EDP
Imagination - 397 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Citron 33% vs 30%
Bergamot 33% vs 40%
Orange 33% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 30%
Ginger 35% vs 50%
Cinnamon 28% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 27% vs 40%
Only in Imagination - 397
Black Tea 60%

Accords

Imagination Imagination - 397
95%
Citrus
90%
80%
Fresh
60%
Green
Aromatic
55%
40%
Woody
50%
45%
Amber
Musky
40%
30%
Soapy
Citrus shared
95%
90%
80%
60%
55%
Woody shared
40%
50%
45%
40%
30%

Performance

Imagination Imagination - 397
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Imagination - 397

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus-tea combination works across most of the year, best in spring and summer, a little light for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Clean and versatile enough for the office or casual daytime wear, understated for a formal setting.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imagination EDP
Imagination - 397 EDP
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