Assaf Frankel Imagination vs Volaré Arctic Breeze

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 Volaré Arctic Breeze costs £18, so Volaré Arctic Breeze is £78.96 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (21%). Assaf Frankel Imagination is EDP and listed as unisex, while Volaré Arctic Breeze is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.

Volaré Arctic Breeze

Arctic Breeze is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance built around bright citrus, refined tea nuances, and a smooth woody amber base.

Assaf Frankel Imagination, dupe of Louis Vuitton ImaginationVolaré Arctic Breeze, dupe of Louis Vuitton Imagination

Comparison

Assaf Frankel ImaginationVolaré Arctic Breeze
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.2/10
Projection7.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.1/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£96.96£18
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

Volaré Arctic Breeze

Top Notes

  • Pear
  • Lavender
  • Mint
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Caraway
  • Clary Sage

Base Notes

  • Black Vanilla Husk
  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Cedarwood

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Patchouli

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Orange, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Black Tea, Black Currant, Nutmeg and Guaiac Wood that Volaré Arctic Breeze does not.

Volaré Arctic Breeze lists Pear, Mint, Bergamot, Caraway, Clary Sage, Black Vanilla Husk, Amber and Cedarwood that Assaf Frankel Imagination does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Citrus
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon

Volaré Arctic Breeze

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon
  • Resinous

Both share Citrus, Lavender, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Volaré Arctic Breeze also lists Woody, Fresh, Amber, Vanilla, Aromatic and Resinous.

Vibes

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm

Volaré Arctic Breeze

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine

Both share Clean and Warm. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Elegant. Volaré Arctic Breeze also lists Fresh, Modern and Masculine.

Occasions

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Evening
  • Daytime

Volaré Arctic Breeze

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Daily
  • Travel

Both share Daytime. Assaf Frankel Imagination also lists Evening. Volaré Arctic Breeze also lists Office, Daily and Travel.

Performance

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Good projection
  • Versatile
  • Good longevity

Volaré Arctic Breeze

  • Subtle

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Good projection, Versatile and Good longevity. Volaré Arctic Breeze lists Subtle.

Style lane

Assaf Frankel Imagination

  • Spicy aromatic

Volaré Arctic Breeze

  • Citrus aromatic

Assaf Frankel Imagination lists Spicy aromatic. Volaré Arctic Breeze lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Assaf Frankel Imagination (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Assaf Frankel Imagination (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Volaré Arctic Breeze (8.1/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Volaré Arctic Breeze (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Volaré Arctic Breeze (£18)

Assaf Frankel Imagination leads on longevity and projection, while Volaré Arctic Breeze leads on 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 Volaré Arctic Breeze has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Volaré Arctic Breeze?

Assaf Frankel Imagination costs £96.96 and Volaré Arctic Breeze costs £18, so Volaré Arctic Breeze is £78.96 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Volaré Arctic Breeze?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Volaré Arctic Breeze 7.2 out of 10, so Assaf Frankel Imagination rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Volaré Arctic Breeze?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Volaré Arctic Breeze 6.8 out of 10, so Assaf Frankel Imagination rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Imagination, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Volaré Arctic Breeze?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Volaré Arctic Breeze 8.1 out of 10, so Volaré Arctic Breeze rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Frankel Imagination or Volaré Arctic Breeze?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Imagination 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Volaré Arctic Breeze 8.5 out of 10, so Volaré Arctic Breeze rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Frankel Imagination and Volaré Arctic Breeze share?

They share 4 notes: Lemon, Lavender, Cinnamon and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Assaf Frankel Imagination and Volaré Arctic Breeze?

Assaf Frankel Imagination is tagged for Evening and Daytime. Volaré Arctic Breeze is tagged for Daytime, Office, Daily and Travel.

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 Volaré Arctic Breeze

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