Assaf Frankel Imagination vs Mykonos Inception

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 Mykonos Inception costs £35, so Mykonos Inception is £61.96 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (28%). Assaf Frankel Imagination is EDP and listed as unisex, while Mykonos Inception 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.

Mykonos Inception

Inception is a brilliant citrus and black tea Extrait de Parfum from Mykonos that captures the prestigious DNA of Louis Vuitton Imagination through a razor sharp bergamot and ginger opening, a sophisticated neroli and black tea heart, and a deep guaiac wood and Lorenox foundation that leaves a pristine, confidently clean signature on the skin.

Assaf Frankel Imagination, dupe of Louis Vuitton ImaginationMykonos Inception, dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination

Comparison

Assaf Frankel ImaginationMykonos Inception
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review8.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/109.0/10
Value for money7.8/109.5/10
Price£96.96£35
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

Mykonos Inception

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Ginger
  • Orange
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Neroli
  • Cinnamon
  • Black Tea
  • Biga Flower

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Musk
  • Cedarwood
  • LorenoxTM

Shared Notes

  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Black Tea
  • Cinnamon
  • Guaiac Wood

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Lavender, Nutmeg and Patchouli that Mykonos Inception does not.

Mykonos Inception lists Bergamot, Ginger, Neroli, Biga Flower, Musk, Cedarwood and LorenoxTM that Assaf Frankel Imagination does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Citrus
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon

Mykonos Inception

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Cinnamon

Both share Citrus and Cinnamon. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Lavender and Patchouli. Mykonos Inception also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Smoky and Aromatic.

Vibes

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm

Mykonos Inception

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Confident

Both share Clean and Warm. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Elegant. Mykonos Inception also lists Fresh, Sweet, Sophisticated, Cosy, Modern and Confident.

Occasions

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Evening
  • Daytime

Mykonos Inception

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Travel
  • Holiday
  • Warm weather

Both share Evening. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Daytime. Mykonos Inception also lists Signature, Travel, Holiday and Warm weather.

Performance

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Good projection
  • Versatile
  • Good longevity

Mykonos Inception

  • Close range
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Good projection, Versatile and Good longevity. Mykonos Inception lists Close range, Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Spicy aromatic

Mykonos Inception

  • Citrus aromatic

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Spicy aromatic. Mykonos Inception lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Mykonos Inception (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Mykonos Inception (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Mykonos Inception (9.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Mykonos Inception (9.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Mykonos Inception (£35)

Mykonos Inception leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Frankel Imagination has 1 community review and Mykonos Inception has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Mykonos Inception?

Assaf Frankel Imagination costs £96.96 and Mykonos Inception costs £35, so Mykonos Inception is £61.96 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Mykonos Inception?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Mykonos Inception 8.5 out of 10, so Mykonos Inception rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Mykonos Inception?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Mykonos Inception 7.5 out of 10, so Mykonos Inception rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Imagination, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Mykonos Inception?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Mykonos Inception 9.0 out of 10, so Mykonos Inception rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Mykonos Inception?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Mykonos Inception 9.5 out of 10, so Mykonos Inception rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Frankel Imagination and Mykonos Inception share?

They share 5 notes: Orange, Lemon, Black Tea, Cinnamon and Guaiac Wood.

Which occasions suit Assaf Frankel Imagination and Mykonos Inception?

Assaf Frankel Imagination is tagged for Evening and Daytime. Mykonos Inception is tagged for Signature, Evening, Travel, Holiday and Warm weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Louis Vuitton Imagination vs Assaf Frankel Imagination
  • Louis Vuitton Imagination vs Mykonos Inception

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