Question 1

What's the difference between Castley and Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Castley is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2025) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Imagination is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2021) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Castley or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Castley scores 4.02/5 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 Castley and Imagination smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Amber, Aromatic, Fresh. 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, Castley 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 Castley vs Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Castley scores highest for all seasons wear; Imagination scores highest for summer wear. Castley leans daytime, Imagination leans daytime.

Castley vs Imagination

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (3)

Unice pentru Castley (9)

Unice pentru Imagination (7)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Imagination

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Castley	Imagination
Brand	Parfums de Marly	Louis Vuitton
An	2025	2021
Evaluare	4.02	4.56
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	masculine	masculine
Total note	13	10