
Louis Vuitton
Luminous citrus blooms into spiced warmth before settling into smoky tea and woody amber, a journey between brightness and introspective depth
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Best Clone
The best clone of Louis Vuitton Imagination is Marwa by Arabiyat Prestige, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $150 original.

Arabiyat Prestige
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The original has superior longevity (6-8 hours vs 4-5 hours) and a more polished iris-forward heart note development. Marwa's sillage is also noticeably closer to the skin, sacrificing some of the airy diffusion that makes Imagination distinctive.

Fragrance World
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone performs adequately for the first 4-5 hours but lacks the original's silky sandalwood base and extended wear time. Fragrance World's version is notably cheaper but trades some refinement and projection for accessibility.

Fragrance World
$26
FragranceShop
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone achieves reasonable accuracy in the top and middle notes but falls short in base depth and overall projection. Expect noticeably reduced longevity (4-6 hours vs 8+ hours for the original) and a lighter sillage that dissipates more quickly.

La Ree Fragrances
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
La Ree's interpretation shows reduced longevity and slightly less complexity in the base notes, with a somewhat sharper iris presentation in the heart. The overall silage is noticeably softer than the original.

Luxe Vision
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone substitutes cedarwood for vetiver in the base, creating a slightly drier and less refined dry-down. Longevity appears marginally shorter (5-6 hours vs 7-8 hours for the original), and sillage is moderately reduced.

North Stag Expressions
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone delivers solid longevity (6-7 hours vs. original's 8+ hours) and slightly reduced sillage. The primary gap appears in base note complexity, where the original's layered sandalwood-musk develops more gracefully over time.

Armaf
$22
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Armaf's clone has slightly stronger vanilla in the base compared to Imagination's ambroxan-driven warmth, and marginally less sillage overall. The mid-stage floral development is comparable but the longevity trails the original by approximately 2-3 hours.

Lattafa
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers adequate longevity but with slightly diminished sillage compared to the designer version; the violet-to-iris balance is noticeably sweeter and less sophisticated in Art of Arabia I.

Lucianno
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone's longevity is noticeably shorter (4-5 hours vs 8+ hours), and the heart notes lack the refined complexity and ethereal quality of the original. Sillage is also more modest, projecting closer to the skin rather than creating the enveloping aura of the designer fragrance.

Bujairami
$32
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers comparable longevity but with slightly softer sillage and less complexity in the dry-down. The original's tea and neroli notes read more distinctly in Imagination, while Breezy's composition feels more linear and less layered as it develops.

Bujairami
$56
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone simplifies the top note citrus blend and uses generic wood/resin accords instead of specific Guaiac Wood and Olibanum, resulting in less aromatic depth and sillage projection. Longevity is noticeably shorter, typically lasting 4-5 hours versus the original's 8+ hour performance.

Ard Al Zaafaran
$22
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
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.

Al Haramain
$41
FragranceShop
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone emphasizes oud and amber in the heart and base, whereas Imagination focuses on fresh iris and clean ambroxan. Sillage and longevity favor the clone, but the overall scent character is distinctly different, with Imagination being lighter and more citrus-driven.

Dua
$43
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's citrus profile is more aggressive in the opening, and the base lacks the same depth and longevity as the designer version. Dua's interpretation skews slightly fresher but less sophisticated in the dry-down.

Oakcha
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's performance is slightly weaker with reduced longevity (4-5 hours vs 6+ hours) and softer sillage. Oakcha's version simplifies the fragrance's nuanced middle notes, leaning more linear rather than the original's evolving character.