Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise: released in 2012, fruity, amber and violet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise dupe we found is Serge Lutens Bois de Violette — 89% match, about $370 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serge Lutens Bois de Violette | 89% | about $370 (+174%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Creed Love in Black | 80% | about $230 (+70%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Brocard Elegantnost | 78% | about $15 (−89%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Casamorati 1888 Dama Bianca | 76% | about $300 (+122%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Sonoma Scent Studio Voile de Violette | 83% | about $100 (−26%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Explores a luxurious woody violet profile that mirrors the sophisticated resinous plum and violet blend of Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise.
It shares its violet, woody and powdery accords with Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 917 community ratings.
Features a dark, powdery violet and amber undertone that echoes the brooding floral atmosphere of Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,639 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery violet and resinous character of Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise, offering a soft woody floral impression at a fraction of the price.
It shares its fruity, violet and powdery accords with Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 194 community ratings.
A powdery, sweet floral composition that shares the delicate yet resinous sweetness reminiscent of Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 5,821 community ratings.
Presents a rich, powdery violet experience that sits closely in the same family as Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise with its earthy floral depth.
It shares its violet, powdery and woody accords with Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 61 community ratings.
Brocard Elegantnost, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise.
Creed Love in Black, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise.
Serge Lutens Bois de Violette, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Bois de Violette actually costs about $345 a year MORE than Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Creed Love in Black comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.