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Best Imagination dupes

3 alternatives. A closer look at the notes. A more considered way to spend. Find the interpretation that feels like you.

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The originalCitrus amber
Louis Vuitton Imagination 100ml perfume bottle

Louis Vuitton

Imagination

100ml · Not listed

$360 editorial estimate
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Alternative no. 01Est. save 83%
Jo Milano Game of Spades Full House 100ml perfume bottle

Jo Milano

Game of Spades Full House

100ml · Eau de parfum

$61 editorial estimate
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83% lower estimated bottle price

$299 less for the listed alternative. 100ml original / 100ml alternative; compare size as well as price.

1 of 3 original note labels shared · 33%

Black tea. Published-note overlap is not a measurement of scent similarity.

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Compare at a glance

Published information, side by side.
All prices are estimates in USD.

Imagination compared with 3 alternatives. Prices compare listed bottles, which may differ in size.
The detailOriginalLouis Vuitton
Imagination		Alternative 01Jo Milano
Game of Spades Full House		Alternative 02Lattafa Pride
Art of Arabia I		Alternative 03Zara
Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes
Fragrance notesAmber, Black tea, BergamotCalabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange, Citron, Neroli, Ginger, Cinnamon, Ambroxan, Black tea, Olibanum, Guaiac woodBergamot, Mint, Black tea, Ginger, Lavender, Ambroxan, Frankincense, CinnamonBergamot, Ginger, Mandarin, Orange blossom, Amber, Cassis
ConcentrationNot listedEau de parfumEau de parfumEau de parfum
Bottle size100ml100ml100ml100ml
Estimated price$360$61$55$39.90
Est. price per 100ml$360$61$55.00$39.90
Est. bottle savingsReference price83%85%89%
Shared original note labelsReference notes1 of 32 of 32 of 3
LongevityNot independently verifiedNot independently verifiedNot independently verifiedNot independently verified
ExploreSee notes ↓Check AmazonCheck AmazonCheck Zara 2 × 100ml set

“Not listed” means the concentration is not specified in our existing product information. Shared notes use exact, case-insensitive labels.

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The alternatives, in detail

What they share. Where they differ.
What to consider before you choose.

Jo Milano Game of Spades Full House 100ml perfume bottle
No. 01Jo Milano

Game of Spades Full House

Follows the citrus, ginger, black-tea, and ambroxan structure closely; independent wear reports describe a soapier opening and shorter performance than the original.

Calabrian bergamotSicilian orangeCitronNeroliGingerCinnamonAmbroxanBlack tea (also listed for the original)OlibanumGuaiac wood

Jo Milano product details & image source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-19

Size 100mlConcentration Eau de parfumStyle Citrus aromatic

+ Reasons to consider

Estimated bottle price is 83% lower. 1 published note label shared with the original, including Black tea.

− What to weigh up

Adds Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange, Citron to its published note list. Wear time is not independently verified.

Who it’s for: Consider this if you are exploring citrus aromatic fragrances and enjoy Black tea. Sample on skin to judge the fit.

$61 est. / 100mlEst. save 83%
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Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I 100ml perfume bottle
No. 02Lattafa Pride

Art of Arabia I

Keeps the bergamot, black-tea, ginger, and ambroxan framework, adding a noticeable mint-and-lavender twist.

Bergamot (also listed for the original)MintBlack tea (also listed for the original)GingerLavenderAmbroxanFrankincenseCinnamon

Lattafa Pride product details & image source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-19

Size 100mlConcentration Eau de parfumStyle Citrus aromatic

+ Reasons to consider

Estimated bottle price is 85% lower. 2 published note labels shared with the original, including Black tea, Bergamot.

− What to weigh up

Adds Mint, Ginger, Lavender to its published note list. Wear time is not independently verified.

Who it’s for: Consider this if you are exploring citrus aromatic fragrances and enjoy Black tea and Bergamot. Sample on skin to judge the fit.

$55 est. / 100mlEst. save 85%
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Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes 100ml perfume bottle
No. 03Zara

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes

The original 100ml Eau de Parfum, not Sunrise Intense. Zara lists bergamot, ginger, mandarin, orange blossom, amber and cassis without a note pyramid. The retailer link sells a 2x100ml set with Sand Desert at Sunset for an estimated $59.90; the $39.90 figure here is an editorial single-bottle estimate. Wear time is not independently verified.

Bergamot (also listed for the original)GingerMandarinOrange blossomAmber (also listed for the original)Cassis

Zara product details & image source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-19

Size 100mlConcentration Eau de parfumStyle Citrus amber

+ Reasons to consider

Estimated bottle price is 89% lower. 2 published note labels shared with the original, including Amber, Bergamot.

− What to weigh up

Adds Ginger, Mandarin, Orange blossom to its published note list. Wear time is not independently verified.

Who it’s for: Consider this if you are exploring citrus amber fragrances and enjoy Amber and Bergamot. Sample on skin to judge the fit.

$39.90 est. / 100mlEst. save 89%
View at Zara 2 × 100ml set

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Prices are editorial estimates and availability may change. These comparisons do not establish measured scent similarity or independently verified wear time. Estimated bottle savings reach up to 89%; bottle sizes may differ.

Inside the original

The anatomy of
Imagination.

The brand publishes these key notes without a top, heart or base breakdown. They are shown as a list rather than an inferred pyramid.

Shared note Highlighted notes also appear in Game of Spades Full House’s published list. A shared label helps explain the direction, rather than how two fragrances will smell on skin.

Published key notes
AmberBlack tea (shared with alternative no. 01)Bergamot
A little clarity

Imagination
dupe FAQ

What is a perfume dupe?

A perfume dupe is an affordable fragrance with a scent profile similar to a more expensive perfume. It is not a counterfeit: it has its own name, bottle, and branding.

Are perfume dupes legal?

Yes. Fragrance styles and note combinations can inspire other perfumes. Legal dupes use their own trademarks and packaging and do not pretend to be the original product.

How do I find the best dupe for Imagination?

Compare published fragrance notes, the exact version and size, and your budget. Try samples where available: shared notes do not establish identical scent, a measured similarity percentage, or equal longevity. Wear time has not been independently verified for this comparison.

How much can I save with a Imagination alternative?

The original is listed around $360. The alternatives on this page start at $39.9, a potential saving of up to 89%. Prices vary by retailer.

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