Imagination and all the clones that I’ve tested
Hello, everyone! After a year of exploring and testing various clones said to resemble the iconic "Imagination," I finally decided to purchase a 30 ml decant of the real deal for a proper comparison. Here’s a list of what I’ve tried and currently own: - Amber Oud Aqua Dubai - Saheb Intense - Art of Arabia 1 - Mazaaj Infused - Zara Sunrise (tested only in-store) Now, let’s talk about the original fragrance. With all the hype and so many people praising its uniqueness, I went in with high expectations. The decant I purchased is from a verified 2024 batch and 100% authentic. However, to my surprise, it turned out to be somewhat underwhelming. The scent itself is light, airy, and unfortunately, quite short-lived. On my skin, it fades to a skin scent after just 3 hours. For the price of this 30 ml decant, I could have bought two bottles of Saheb Intense, which performs much better on me—lasting a solid 6-7 hours with excellent projection. When it comes to the clones, none of them quite capture the opening of the original. The opening of "Imagination" is more citrusy and somewhat resembles Zara Sunrise if you let your “imagination” fly , but it’s distinct from the other clones. However, after just 3-4 minutes, the bright opening fades, transitioning into a faint soapy tea accord. At this point, Amber Oud Aqua Dubai comes remarkably close and the performance is stellar for a fresh fragrance, 1 example in the middle of the summer this performer like a beast even after taking a deep in the ocean and gathering compliments after. If you were to smell Imagination and Aqua Dubai side by side, you might notice a slight difference of about 3-4%. But in the air—or if you were to wear one today and the other tomorrow—no one would likely detect the difference. For me, after the 10-minute mark, Aqua Dubai replicates Imagination at 95%. Here’s how the others compare: - Saheb Intense: More aromatic, with a stronger tea note and a noticeable boost of ambroxan. - Art of Arabia 1: Very similar to Saheb Intense, but with an added minty note that sets it apart slightly. - Mazaaj Infused: Quite distinct due to its pronounced cinnamon note. After 15 minutes, it starts to come a little closer to the original, but overall, it doesn’t stand out for me.
Hello, everyone! After a year of exploring and testing various clones said to resemble the iconic "Imagination," I finally decided to purchase a 30 ml decant of the real deal for a proper comparison. Here’s a list of what I’ve tried and currently own: - Amber Oud Aqua Dubai - Saheb Intense - Art of Arabia 1 - Mazaaj Infused - Zara Sunrise (tested only in-store) Now, let’s talk about the original fragrance. With all the hype and so many people praising its uniqueness, I went in with high expectations. The decant I purchased is from a verified 2024 batch and 100% authentic. However, to my surprise, it turned out to be somewhat underwhelming. The scent itself is light, airy, and unfortunately, quite short-lived. On my skin, it fades to a skin scent after just 3 hours. For the price of this 30 ml decant, I could have bought two bottles of Saheb Intense, which performs much better on me—lasting a solid 6-7 hours with excellent projection. When it comes to the clones, none of them quite capture the opening of the original. The opening of "Imagination" is more citrusy and somewhat resembles Zara Sunrise if you let your “imagination” fly , but it’s distinct from the other clones. However, after just 3-4 minutes, the bright opening fades, transitioning into a faint soapy tea accord. At this point, Amber Oud Aqua Dubai comes remarkably close and the performance is stellar for a fresh fragrance, 1 example in the middle of the summer this performer like a beast even after taking a deep in the ocean and gathering compliments after. If you were to smell Imagination and Aqua Dubai side by side, you might notice a slight difference of about 3-4%. But in the air—or if you were to wear one today and the other tomorrow—no one would likely detect the difference. For me, after the 10-minute mark, Aqua Dubai replicates Imagination at 95%. Here’s how the others compare: - Saheb Intense: More aromatic, with a stronger tea note and a noticeable boost of ambroxan. - Art of Arabia 1: Very similar to Saheb Intense, but with an added minty note that sets it apart slightly. - Mazaaj Infused: Quite distinct due to its pronounced cinnamon note. After 15 minutes, it starts to come a little closer to the original, but overall, it doesn’t stand out for me.