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Imagination Eau de Parfum bottle Imagination EDP
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2021 Year -
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Beijing 88 Eau de Parfum bottle Beijing 88 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 - Beijing 88 EDP
Beijing 88 borrows Louis Vuitton Imagination's citrus-ginger-black tea structure faithfully, though the ambroxan base sits flatter and the elegant black tea note fades faster than the original's signature dry drydown.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Imagination EDP
Beijing 88 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Citron 33% vs 38%
Bergamot 33% vs 33%
Orange 33% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Neroli 36% vs 33%
Ginger 35% vs 40%
Cinnamon 28% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 27% vs 30%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 17%
Frankincense 21% vs 20%
Only in Imagination
Tea 29%
Only in Beijing 88
Black Tea 32%

Accords

Imagination Beijing 88
95%
Citrus
85%
80%
Fresh
60%
Green
Aromatic
60%
Tea
55%
45%
Amber
45%
40%
Woody
40%
30%
Soapy
Spicy
30%
Citrus shared
95%
85%
80%
60%
60%
Tea
55%
Amber shared
45%
45%
Woody shared
40%
40%
30%
30%

Performance

Imagination Beijing 88
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Beijing 88

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Bright citrus-ginger opening with a light tea-amber base suits warm-weather daytime wear best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Clean and fresh enough for the office, versatile for casual wear, too light for formal evening use.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Imagination EDP
Beijing 88 EDP
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