Question 1

What's the difference between Lafayette Street and Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Lafayette Street is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2018) dominated by Amber accords. Imagination is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2021) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Lafayette Street or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lafayette Street scores 4.41/5 vs Imagination at 4.56/5. Imagination's standout strength: Pleasant, inoffensive clean fragrance with elegant soapy-powdery profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Lafayette Street and Imagination smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Musky, Bergamot. Imagination: Imagination is a genuinely pleasant, clean fragrance that executes its soapy-powdery profile well, but the community consensus is that it's significantly overhyped and overpriced.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lafayette Street or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Imagination: Poor longevity on some wearers despite lasting well for others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Lafayette Street vs Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Lafayette Street scores highest for spring wear; Imagination scores highest for summer wear. Lafayette Street leans daytime, Imagination leans daytime.

Lafayette Street vs Imagination

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Lafayette Street (7)

Unique to Imagination (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Imagination

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Attribute	Lafayette Street	Imagination
Brand	Bond No 9	Louis Vuitton
Year	2018	2021
Rating	4.41	4.56
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	9	10