No.490 L'imperatrice

Eden's No.490 is inspired by Dolce & Gabbana's L'Imperatrice, a fruity-fresh eau de toilette known for its pure watermelon opening layered with kiwi and rhubarb. The dupe follows the same fruit-forward structure, with pink pepper adding a light spiced lift before the watermelon and kiwi take over. A cyclamen and jasmine heart nods to the original's sensual floral facet, while the musk, sandalwood and lemon base grounds the composition without overcomplicating it. Because the original itself is not a longevity powerhouse, running around four to five hours on skin, Eden's version doesn't have to work as hard to close the gap, and the fruity-aquatic character comes through clearly. It reads a touch flatter and less refined in the fruit-floral blend than the D&G original, but the core hedonistic summer-nights mood is intact. A good pick for anyone wanting a cheerful, fresh, watermelon-led scent for daytime casual wear or a warm-weather date without paying designer prices.