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L Imperatrice - 581

Name: L Imperatrice - 581 Eau de Parfum
Brand: The Essence Vault

The Essence Vault L Imperatrice - 581 is an Eau de Parfum. L Imperatrice - 581 opens with Kiwi, Rhubarb, and Watermelon, settles into a heart of Cyclamen and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. The Essence Vault's L Imperatrice - 581 carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

No. 581 chases Dolce & Gabbana's L'Imperatrice with a juicy watermelon-kiwi-rhubarb burst true to the original's fruity-aquatic-floral shape, but the florals and musk base thin out well before the real thing's noted staying power.

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Playful
Glamorous
Vibrant
Charismatic

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L Imperatrice - 581 Eau de Parfum bottle

Inspired by

L'Impératrice 3 by Dolce & Gabbana

91%

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L'Impératrice 3 the original L Imperatrice - 581 inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Watermelon41%

Kiwi34%

Rhubarb24%

Heartas listed

Jasmine53%

Cyclamen47%

Baseas listed

Musk57%

Sandalwood43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Fall

Community season votes for Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice 3, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Wearers put Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice 3, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

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L Imperatrice - 581

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ScentArt

Playful Glamorous Vibrant Charismatic

Top

Watermelon

Kiwi

Rhubarb

Heart

Jasmine

Cyclamen

Base

Musk

Sandalwood

Longevity

Projection

Intensity

Mood Calming

EnergisingCalming

Character Serious

PlayfulSerious

Sentiment Brooding

UpliftingBrooding

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Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

No. 581 draws on Dolce & Gabbana's L'Imperatrice, part of the tarot-themed D&G Anthology collection, known for its exuberant, star-quality blend of tart kiwi and rhubarb over a fresh watermelon-cyclamen-jasmine heart. The Essence Vault's version leans into the same juicy, playful fruit-forward opening, front-loading the watermelon and kiwi for an even more exuberant first impression. Where the dupe falls short is in the floral heart and musk-sandalwood base, which the original uses to add depth and genuine longevity - here they read thinner and fade to a plain, faintly sweet musk well ahead of schedule. A fun, glamorous fruity-floral for anyone who wants that vibrant, room-lighting energy for daytime wear without expecting the original's lasting sillage.