Louis Vuitton Imagination is the thinking man's fresh fragrance. It is also around £395. Here is how to wear the same citrus, black tea and ambroxan signature every day for £35.
Our pick: Aromara Imaginaire. A 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK, built on Imagination's citrus-and-tea signature. £35 for 50ml, from £4.99 for a 5ml. 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back.
Louis Vuitton Imagination vs Aromara Imaginaire
| Louis Vuitton Imagination | Aromara Imaginaire | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | around £395 | £35 for 50ml, from £4.99 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | 35% Extrait |
| Top notes | Citron, bergamot, orange | Bergamot, citron, orange |
| Heart | Neroli, ginger, cinnamon | Neroli, ginger, cinnamon |
| Base | Black tea, ambroxan, guaiac wood | Black tea, amber, musk |
| Longevity | strong for a fresh scent | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| Guarantee | none | 60-day money-back |
Why Imaginaire is a strong Imagination dupe
- 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK. Fresh scents usually fade fast. This one does not.
- The same citrus, black tea and amber signature that makes Imagination special.
- £35 for a 50ml Extrait, against around £395 for the original. About a 91% saving.
- 7+ hours guaranteed, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
- Test it first with a 5ml sampler from £4.99.
What Louis Vuitton Imagination smells like
It opens bright and zesty: citron, bergamot and Sicilian orange. The heart warms with neroli, ginger and a touch of cinnamon. Then the signature lands, dry Chinese black tea over ambroxan and guaiac wood. It is the rare fresh fragrance with real depth, clean and uplifting but never thin. Created by Louis Vuitton master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud over roughly five years. Read the full story of Imagination here.
What smells like Louis Vuitton Imagination?
The closest match we make is Imaginaire. It tracks the same citrus-and-black-tea idea at 35% Extrait, so the dry tea and amber drydown lasts through the day rather than disappearing after the opening. If you love Imagination but not the £395 boutique price, this is the everyday version.
The notes in full
- Top: Bergamot, citron, orange
- Heart: Neroli, ginger, cinnamon
- Base: Black tea, amber, musk
Who it is for
A fresh, grown-up signature for spring and summer, the office, and hot days when heavier scents are too much. Unisex, clean and easy to wear, but with enough projection to get noticed. If you want fresh that actually lasts, start here.
Is it identical to Louis Vuitton Imagination?
No dupe is a molecule-for-molecule copy. Imaginaire matches the citrus, black tea and amber signature at 35% Extrait, the strongest concentration category. If you can tell it from the original, you have 60 days to get your money back.
Try it first
New to Aromara? Start with a 5ml sampler of Imaginaire for £4.99, or build your own 5ml x5 starter set and try five scents before you commit. Shop Imaginaire from £4.99, or 50ml for £35 →
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Louis Vuitton Imagination dupe in the UK?
Aromara Imaginaire. It matches the citrus, black tea and ambroxan signature at 35% Extrait, £35 for 50ml or £4.99 for a 5ml, against around £395 for the original.
What does Louis Vuitton Imagination smell like?
A citrus-aromatic: bright citron, bergamot and orange, a warm neroli and ginger heart, and a dry base of black tea, ambroxan and guaiac wood. Fresh and uplifting with real depth.
How long does Imaginaire last?
7+ hours, guaranteed, or your money back. Long for a fresh fragrance, thanks to the 35% Extrait concentration.
How much cheaper is the dupe?
Imaginaire is £35 for 50ml versus around £395 for Louis Vuitton Imagination, a saving of about 91%. A 5ml sampler is £4.99.
Where can I buy it?
Only at aromara.co.uk. Free UK delivery, buy 2 get 1 free, 60-day money-back.
Related reading
- Louis Vuitton Imagination: the full story
- Best Perfume Dupes UK 2026: the ultimate list
- The strongest perfume dupes in the UK
- The Designer Dupe Index 2026
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Aromara is an independent UK fragrance house. Our fragrances are original compositions inspired by the character of well-known designer scents. We are not affiliated with Louis Vuitton, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Every Aromara fragrance is made in the UK at 35% Extrait, with a 7+ hour longevity guarantee and a 60-day money-back promise.