Ard Al Zaafaran
Saheb Intense
Best Louis Vuitton Imagination Dupe
Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense is a clone of Louis Vuitton Imagination, with a 71% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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71% MatchInspired by $150 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy71%
Longevity5-7 hours
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
Saheb Intense captures the fresh citrus opening and floral heart of Imagination reasonably well, though the top notes feel slightly sharper and less refined. The base lacks the sophisticated ambroxan-musk blend that gives the original its distinctive dry-down character, instead substituting with a more generic amber foundation that feels heavier.
Key Differences
The clone's citrus is more aggressive and less nuanced, while the base is noticeably warmer and sweeter rather than the original's clean, powdery finish. Longevity appears comparable, but sillage on the clone is slightly stronger with less finesse.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingAccords
vanilla· Dominantoud· Dominantpatchouli· Prominentcitrus· Moderatepowdery· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatewoody· Moderatebalsamic· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderateearthy· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring87%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn37%
Winter17%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out88%
Casual46%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 548 ratingsWhat people who wear Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
citrus
fresh spicy
fresh
green
amber
Longevity
Very weak4%
Weak16%
Moderate56%
Long lasting20%
Eternal3%
Sillage
Intimate13%
Moderate68%
Strong17%
Enormous2%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female2%
Unisex44%
More male35%
Male17%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced1%
Overpriced2%
Ok6%
Good value21%
Great value70%
People say it reminds them of
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Aqua Dubai 59Arabiyat Prestige Marwa 48Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia I 37French Avenue Essence de Blanc 30Zimaya Mazaaj Infused 26Rasasi Hawas Kobra 23
What people like
- Clean soapy laundry-fresh character
- Versatile for office and casual use
- Unisex and non-offensive profile
- Exceptional value for the price
What people dislike
- Linear scent profile lacks complexity
- Performance struggles in high heat
- Requires maceration to reach full potential
- Low-quality bottle and cap construction
What wearers say
“Honestly, it’s pretty incredible. For the price, it’s a no-brainer, perfect for summer, the gym, or the office. The performance is decent, and at this price you can just overspray (30€/80ml).”
“I do not get any of these comments. I have compared both, this and LV Imagination and they do not smell alike at all.Saheb is just 100% citrus/lemon, opening smells exactly like fresh squeezed natural lemon juice. It doesnt even reach the drydown because the longlivety is so bad. Projection is mid for the first 30 min, afterwards it just vanished completely. I am so dissapointed. No woodieness, no tea. Just nothing pleasing at all. I am giving it away, DM.”
“I've got the original LV imagination and I've got this as well, really really amazing and for its price, it's definitely worth it. Got a friend who has imagination too and I made him close his eyes and sprayed it on his wrist (saaheb intense) and he quickly said imagination, I was like this is the dupe. Can't get over this scent and longevity on this currently for mine is around 4-5hrs, but along with maceration I believe it'll get better, if you wanna buy this and love the fresh but stinging tea notes, then go ahead and get it I absolutely loved it 😍...”
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