French Avenue 2023

Essence de Blanc

CitrusMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Bursts open with bright Bergamot, Citrus, and Neroli mellowing into a crisp heart of Tea, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom over a clean, refreshing base of Musk, Cedar, and Amber.

The bloodline

ImaginationLouis VuittonLoose

This bottle carries the Imagination DNA. Shares 2 notes with the original.

bergamotneroli

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Imagination by Louis Vuitton. Safe to own both.

Wear in
monsoon
summer
Wear for
formal
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Essence de Blanc bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusFloralAromaticDryGreenAnimalicBalsamicBitter

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Essence de Blanc is widely considered inspired by Louis Vuitton Imagination, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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