Assaf Frankel Imagination vs IBRAQ French Tobacco

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

At a glance

Assaf Frankel Imagination costs £96.96 and IBRAQ French Tobacco costs £110, so Assaf Frankel Imagination is £13.04 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (16%). Assaf Frankel Imagination is EDP and listed as unisex, while IBRAQ French Tobacco is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination.

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.

IBRAQ French Tobacco

IBRAQ French Tobacco is a citrus spiced tobacco Extrait de Parfum marketed as an alternative to Louis Vuitton Imagination, opening on bright blood orange before settling into a smoky, incense heavy tobacco base that IBRAQ treats as the flagship of its wider Tobacco Collection.

Assaf Frankel Imagination, dupe of Louis Vuitton ImaginationIBRAQ French Tobacco, dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination

Comparison

Assaf Frankel ImaginationIBRAQ French Tobacco
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.0/10
Value for money7.8/108.0/10
Price£96.96£110
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton ImaginationLouis Vuitton Imagination

Notes Comparison

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

Assaf Frankel Imagination

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Mandarin
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Guaiac Wood

IBRAQ French Tobacco

Top Notes

  • Blood Orange
  • Green Apple
  • Mandarin

Heart Notes

  • Green French Tobacco
  • Neroli
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Lemongrass
  • Frankincense
  • Iris

Shared Notes

  • Mandarin
  • Cinnamon
  • Guaiac Wood

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Orange, Lemon, Pink Pepper, Black Tea, Black Currant, Lavender, Nutmeg and Patchouli that IBRAQ French Tobacco does not.

IBRAQ French Tobacco lists Blood Orange, Green Apple, Green French Tobacco, Neroli, Ginger, Lemongrass, Frankincense and Iris that Assaf Frankel Imagination does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Citrus
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon

IBRAQ French Tobacco

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Aquatic
  • Tobacco
  • Aromatic
  • Iris
  • Cinnamon
  • Green
  • Sand
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental

Both share Citrus and Cinnamon. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Lavender and Patchouli. IBRAQ French Tobacco also lists Woody, Fresh, Oud, Smoky, Aquatic, Tobacco, Aromatic, Iris, Green, Sand, Resinous, Incense and Oriental.

Vibes

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm

IBRAQ French Tobacco

  • Fresh
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Oriental
  • Aquatic

Both share Warm. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Clean and Elegant. IBRAQ French Tobacco also lists Fresh, Powerful, Oriental and Aquatic.

Occasions

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Evening
  • Daytime

IBRAQ French Tobacco

  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Special occasion
  • Colder weather

Both share Evening. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Daytime. IBRAQ French Tobacco also lists Formal, Winter, Special occasion and Colder weather.

Performance

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Good projection
  • Versatile
  • Good longevity

IBRAQ French Tobacco

  • Heavy projection
  • Beast
  • Powerful
  • Close to skin

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Good projection, Versatile and Good longevity. IBRAQ French Tobacco lists Heavy projection, Beast, Powerful and Close to skin.

Style lane

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Spicy aromatic

IBRAQ French Tobacco

  • Citrus Tobacco

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Spicy aromatic. IBRAQ French Tobacco lists Citrus Tobacco.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins IBRAQ French Tobacco (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins IBRAQ French Tobacco (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Assaf Frankel Imagination (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins IBRAQ French Tobacco (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Assaf Frankel Imagination (£96.96)

Assaf Frankel Imagination leads on scent accuracy and lower price, while IBRAQ French Tobacco leads on longevity, projection and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Frankel Imagination has 1 community review and IBRAQ French Tobacco has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Frankel Imagination or IBRAQ French Tobacco?

Assaf Frankel Imagination costs £96.96 and IBRAQ French Tobacco costs £110, so Assaf Frankel Imagination is £13.04 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Frankel Imagination or IBRAQ French Tobacco?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and IBRAQ French Tobacco 8.5 out of 10, so IBRAQ French Tobacco rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Frankel Imagination or IBRAQ French Tobacco?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.0 out of 10 for projection and IBRAQ French Tobacco 7.5 out of 10, so IBRAQ French Tobacco rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Imagination, Assaf Frankel Imagination or IBRAQ French Tobacco?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and IBRAQ French Tobacco 7.0 out of 10, so Assaf Frankel Imagination rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Frankel Imagination or IBRAQ French Tobacco?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and IBRAQ French Tobacco 8.0 out of 10, so IBRAQ French Tobacco rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Frankel Imagination and IBRAQ French Tobacco share?

They share 3 notes: Mandarin, Cinnamon and Guaiac Wood.

Which occasions suit Assaf Frankel Imagination and IBRAQ French Tobacco?

Assaf Frankel Imagination is tagged for Evening and Daytime. IBRAQ French Tobacco is tagged for Evening, Formal, Winter, Special occasion and Colder weather.

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

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