Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe — cheaper alternatives

Imaginary Authors Untamable: released in 2024, animalic, leather and musky, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe?

The closest Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe we found is Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Untamable dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Imaginary Authors UntamableProjection
1Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic78%about $35 (−79%)7h vs 8h8/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood73%about $15 (−91%)8h vs 8h8/10
3Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme71%about $40 (−76%)8h vs 8h7/10
4Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather68%about $25 (−85%)7h vs 8h5/10
5Armaf Legesi Homme63%about $25 (−85%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic — 78% scent match

    Shares a similar vintage-leaning, animalic leather character that evokes the bold, spicy spirit found in Imaginary Authors Untamable.

    It shares its vanilla accords with Imaginary Authors Untamable, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,192 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood — 73% scent match

    Offers a dense, resinous, and spicy profile that mirrors the complex, animalic, and smoky depth present in the Imaginary Authors composition.

    It shares its smoky accords with Imaginary Authors Untamable, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,221 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 71% scent match

    Leans into a heavy, dark leather accord that provides a similar rugged and animalic experience to the leather-forward profile of Untamable.

    It shares its leather, animalic and musky accords with Imaginary Authors Untamable, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,075 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 68% scent match

    Provides a warm, leathery, and slightly spicy atmosphere that aligns with the darker, more animalic facets of the reference scent.

    It shares its leather and animalic accords with Imaginary Authors Untamable, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 869 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Legesi Homme — 63% scent match

    Captures a classic, spicy, and green-leaning structure that shares a similar vintage-inspired DNA with the complex profile of Untamable.

    It shares its fresh spicy, musky and green accords with Imaginary Authors Untamable, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,024 community ratings.

Which Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Imaginary Authors Untamable.

Which Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Imaginary Authors Untamable.

Which Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe is closest to the original?

Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic saves you about $190 a year against Imaginary Authors Untamable. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Imaginary Authors Untamable dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

Imaginary Authors Untamable notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-30.