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Visionary

The Louis Vuitton Imagination profile, from Alexandria Fragrances.

Louis Vuitton Imagination
OriginalImaginationLouis Vuitton
Alexandria Fragrances Visionary
This dupeVisionary$120/100ml
Smells like
Louis Vuitton Imagination
Price
$119.99
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$120
Original per 100ml
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Made by
Alexandria Fragrances

The FragDNA review

Visionary captures bright citrus, but drifts away

FragDNA · compiled from 6 reviews and 8 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 21 October 2026

—too early to say
Opening
A burst of mandarin and bergamot opens this scent, with a whisper of ginger at the edge.
Dry-down
The heart settles into soft lily and musk, missing the smoky amber and guaiac of the original.
Longevity
Moderate; fades after a few hours on skin
Projection
Light to moderate, pleasant without overwhelming
Best for
Warm spring days, casual office wear
Most compared to
Intrusion

Alexandria Fragrances Visionary is marketed as a budget-friendly twin of Louis Vuitton Imagination, promising the same citrus‑tea vibe at a fraction of the price. Buyers are drawn by the sleek bottle and the allure of a high‑end scent that can be worn daily without breaking the bank. The fragrance advertises a fresh opening that should echo the original’s orange and bergamot blend.

Those who have tried it agree the first impression is indeed bright and citrusy, with mandarin, bergamot and a hint of ginger delivering a lively start. However, many note that the development veers toward a floral‑lily character and a soft musky‑vanilla finish, which are absent from Imagination’s black‑tea, amber and olibanum base. Some reviewers even compare it to Intrusion, describing it as lighter and more aqueous than the intended woody‑spicy profile.

Performance is modest: the scent lasts around three to four hours on skin and leaves a gentle trail that works well in office or summer settings. Projection is soft, making it suitable for close‑quarter environments. For anyone seeking an affordable, fresh citrus fragrance that leans toward a floral‑musky dry‑down, Visionary offers decent value, though purists looking for the exact Imagination experience will find it only a faint echo.

The verdictVisionary delivers a pleasant, citrus‑forward fragrance but only loosely mirrors Louis Vuitton Imagination, especially in its dry‑down. It’s a solid, budget option for those who prefer a light, summery scent.

What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers

6.2/ 10

Worth a try

FragDNA score · on paper

On paper

Visionary scores 6.2 out of 10 on paper — worth a try territory for anyone chasing Imagination.

Alexandria Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Imagination's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

At $120 per 100ml it costs 66% less than Imagination — the 27th cheapest of 37 twins we can price.

Value7.3
Evidence7.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Alexandria Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

Louis Vuitton Imagination is citron, Calabrian Bergamot and sicilian orange at first, tunisian neroli, nigerian ginger and ceylon cinnamon at its heart and chinese black tea, Ambroxan and guaiac wood at the end. Alexandria Fragrances set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.

Top

  • citron
  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • sicilian orange

Heart

  • tunisian neroli
  • nigerian ginger
  • ceylon cinnamon

Base

  • chinese black tea
  • Ambroxan
  • guaiac wood
Citron and ginger over smoky black tea and ambroxan, radiant and almost absurdly wearable.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 51 twins of Louis Vuitton Imagination we can price, Visionary is number 27 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 Dupes.se Essence De Blanc French Avenue $24/100ml
  2. 02 The Essence Vault Imagination $32/100ml
  3. 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
  4. 04 The Essence Vault Imagination $32/100ml
  5. 05 Armaf Ventana Marine $32/100ml
  6. 06 Palermo Perfumes Imagination $33/100ml
  7. 07 Noted Aromas Zanzibar $33/100ml
  8. 08 Zimaya Mazaaj Infused $34/100ml
  9. 09 Blossom Perfumery 555 $34/100ml
  10. 10 Dupes.se Karus Blu Spice Khadlaj $35/100ml
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The community

What people say about Visionary

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    Questions

    What does Alexandria Fragrances Visionary smell like?

    It is built to smell like Louis Vuitton Imagination — citron, Calabrian Bergamot and sicilian orange up top, tunisian neroli, nigerian ginger and ceylon cinnamon in the heart, chinese black tea, Ambroxan and guaiac wood in the base.

    Is Alexandria Fragrances Visionary a dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination?

    Yes — Alexandria Fragrances sells it as its version of Louis Vuitton Imagination.

    Where can I buy Alexandria Fragrances Visionary?

    It is in stock at $119.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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