Question 1

What's the difference between New York City and Imagination?

Accepted Answer

New York City is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Santi Burgas (2018) dominated by Citrus accords. Imagination is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2021) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 6 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, White Floral, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, New York City or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, New York City scores 4.08/5 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 New York City and Imagination smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, New York City 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 New York City vs Imagination?

Accepted Answer

New York City scores highest for summer wear; Imagination scores highest for summer wear. New York City leans daytime, Imagination leans daytime.

New York City vs Imagination

Comparison Summary

Unique to Imagination (10)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Imagination

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Attribute	New York City	Imagination
Brand	Santi Burgas	Louis Vuitton
Year	2018	2021
Rating	4.08	4.56
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	10