The Fragrance SystemImagination
Imagination is an Eau de Parfum from 2021, composed by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, by Louis Vuitton. In the layering system it plays the role of a bridge — balanced, versatile scents that connect a heavy anchor to a bright modifier. It reads as elegant, fresh, with strong longevity and strong projection, and is at its best for Work, Date Night, Casual in mild, cold weather.
- Concentration Eau de Parfum
- Gender Masculine
- Longevity strong
- Projection strong
- Risk noticeable
- Density 6/10
- Released 2021
- Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
The pyramid
Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Black Tea
Saffron · Pink Pepper
Cashmere Wood · Ambergris
How many sprays of Imagination?
It's moderately concentrated (Eau de Parfum) with strong projection, so the everyday range is 2–3 sprays: 2 for the office, 3 for a date, 3 for a night out.
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What to layer with Imagination
The system pairs Imagination with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:
Both carry Cashmere Wood deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Althaïr anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Ambergris deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Aventus anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Pink Pepper deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a modifier, Sauvage lifts the opening with brightness the base can't provide on its own.
Both carry Ambergris deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
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FAQ
How many sprays of Imagination should I use?
For most days, 2–3 sprays of Imagination. Lean to 2 for the office and hot weather, 3 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.
What does Imagination smell like?
Imagination opens with Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Tea, settles into a heart of Saffron, Pink Pepper, and dries down to Cashmere Wood, Ambergris. Overall it reads elegant, fresh.
What can I layer with Imagination?
Strong partners include Althaïr, Aventus, Sauvage, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum. As a bridge, Imagination works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.
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