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L Imperatrice - 581

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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 an Acquired verdict, a fruity-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.
  • Playful
  • Glamorous
  • Vibrant
  • Charismatic
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Dupe Inspired by
L'Impératrice 3 by Dolce & Gabbana
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Notes

Top

WatermelonWatermelonKiwiKiwiRhubarbRhubarb

Heart

JasmineJasmineCyclamenCyclamen

Base

MuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwood

Accords

Fruity
80%
Aquatic
50%
White Floral
45%
Musky
35%

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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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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.

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