ALT. Fragrances Reality vs Assaf Frankel Imagination

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Reality costs £49.99 and Assaf Frankel Imagination costs £96.96, so ALT. Fragrances Reality is £46.97 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (12%). ALT. Fragrances Reality is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Assaf Frankel Imagination is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

ALT. Fragrances Reality

A citrus spicy Extrait de Parfum for men, sold directly as ALT.'s alternative to Louis Vuitton's Imagination, handcrafted in the brand's Miami base.

Assaf Frankel Imagination

Frankel Imagination is a spicy woody aromatic composition built around black tea, nutmeg and a guaiac wood base, inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

ALT. Fragrances Reality, dupe of Louis Vuitton ImaginationAssaf Frankel Imagination, dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances RealityAssaf Frankel Imagination
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection6.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/107.8/10
Price£49.99£96.96
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton ImaginationLouis Vuitton Imagination

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Reality

Top Notes

  • Citron
  • Bergamot
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Neroli
  • Cinnamon

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Musk

Assaf Frankel Imagination

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Mandarin
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Black Tea
  • Black Currant
  • Lavender
  • Nutmeg
  • Cinnamon

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Guaiac Wood

Shared Notes

  • Orange
  • Cinnamon

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Reality lists Citron, Bergamot, Ginger, Neroli, Ambroxan and Musk that Assaf Frankel Imagination does not.

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Lemon, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Black Tea, Black Currant, Lavender, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood that ALT. Fragrances Reality does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Cinnamon
  • Spicy

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Citrus
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon

Both share Citrus and Cinnamon. ALT. Fragrances Reality also lists Fresh, Amber, Musky, Floral and Spicy. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Lavender and Patchouli.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Confident

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm

Both share Clean and Warm. ALT. Fragrances Reality also lists Fresh and Confident. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Elegant.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Formal
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Evening
  • Daytime

Both share Daytime. ALT. Fragrances Reality also lists Office, Formal, Spring, Summer and Everyday. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Evening.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Long lasting
  • Excellent longevity

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Good projection
  • Versatile
  • Good longevity

ALT. Fragrances Reality lists Long lasting and Excellent longevity. Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Good projection, Versatile and Good longevity.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Reality

  • Fresh citrus

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Spicy aromatic

ALT. Fragrances Reality lists Fresh citrus. Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Spicy aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Assaf Frankel Imagination (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Reality (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Reality (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins ALT. Fragrances Reality (£49.99)

ALT. Fragrances Reality leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while Assaf Frankel Imagination leads on projection. They are level on longevity.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Reality has 1 community review and Assaf Frankel Imagination has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Assaf Frankel Imagination?

ALT. Fragrances Reality costs £49.99 and Assaf Frankel Imagination costs £96.96, so ALT. Fragrances Reality is £46.97 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Assaf Frankel Imagination?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Assaf Frankel Imagination?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.0 out of 10, so Assaf Frankel Imagination rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Imagination, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Assaf Frankel Imagination?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Assaf Frankel Imagination 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Reality rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Reality or Assaf Frankel Imagination?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Reality 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Reality rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Reality and Assaf Frankel Imagination share?

They share 2 notes: Orange and Cinnamon.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Reality and Assaf Frankel Imagination?

ALT. Fragrances Reality is tagged for Daytime, Office, Formal, Spring, Summer and Everyday. Assaf Frankel Imagination is tagged for Evening and Daytime.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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