What Is Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I a Dupe Of?

What is Art of Arabia I a clone of?

Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I is a clone of Louis Vuitton Imagination EDP. We rate the similarity at 85%. Black tea, citrus, ginger and ambroxan are the main connection in the note lists, with mint and lavender giving the Lattafa profile something else to consider.

Where do the notes line up?

Both pyramids list bergamot, ginger, black tea, ambroxan and cinnamon. You'll also see frankincense on Art of Arabia I's list and olibanum on Imagination's. Those are two names for the same aromatic resin, so the overlap is a little closer than the labels might first suggest.

We'd look at that tea, citrus and spice combination as a whole. If the black-tea side of Imagination is what interests you, Art of Arabia I makes sense to sample. Picking it just because it contains bergamot would tell you much less about the comparison.

What does Art of Arabia I bring to the mix?

The Lattafa opens its listed pyramid with bergamot and mint, then names black tea, ginger and lavender in the middle. Imagination starts with citron, bergamot and orange, followed by neroli, ginger and cinnamon. Its base includes black tea, ambroxan, guaiac wood and olibanum.

That gives you a mint-and-lavender route into the tea profile on one side and a broader citrus-and-neroli list on the other. It doesn't tell us the exact balance of those notes or how long each lasts. Use the pyramids to follow the connection, then compare the fragrances themselves if a particular part of Imagination matters most to you.

Make sure it's Art of Arabia I

This guide covers Art of Arabia I from Lattafa Pride. Art of Arabia II and III are separate fragrances. Check the Roman numeral when shopping, especially if a listing shortens the name to “Art of Arabia.” Our original reference is Imagination Eau de Parfum.

Is it worth trying?

We'd put it on your sample list if you like the idea of tea, ginger and citrus with mint in the mix. The retailer cards show available shopping options. Compare bottle sizes and packaging before choosing an offer.