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Extrait de Parfum · 30%. Size: 50ML
As an avid user and lover of Imagination, this is by far the BEST interpretation of the fragrance I've ever used (and I've tried almost a dozen dupes of it).
It's literally Imagination in a different bottle. The quality of the oils is blowing my mind because it's so cheap but so smooth. You will not be disappointed, I promise you.
Thank you, Christine! Hearing this from someone who knows and loves Imagination means a lot to us. We’re thrilled that Day Dream stands out for its smooth, high-quality oils and exceptional value. Thank you for recommending our fragrance and for supporting Larcin Australia!
Looking for a perfume like Louis Vuitton Imagination? Day Dream is our 30% extrait de parfum built on the same citron, neroli, black tea and ambroxan character, for $50 instead of $580.
CONCENTRATION: 30%
GENDER: Men
“INSPIRED BY” RETAIL PRICE: $580
DESCRIPTION:
Inspired by Imagination by Louis Vuitton, Day Dream opens with bright citrus and clean tea, crisp, expansive, and full of motion. Ginger adds a sharp lift through the heart, while smooth amber and soft woods give the fragrance its polished depth. It feels fresh without being simple, elegant without becoming cold, like sunlight moving across glass and linen.
Every Louis Vuitton-inspired scent, compared: read the full guide
The scent
Bright. Clean. Expansive.
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Maceration is the quiet part of perfumery most brands skip. It is the period after blending, where fragrance oils and alcohol are left to rest, bond, and mature - allowing the scent to fully develop its depth, balance, and longevity.
At Larcin, every batch is macerated for 3-4 weeks before it is ever allowed to sell. No rushing. No shortcuts. This time is essential: harsh edges soften, notes settle into each other, and the fragrance becomes what it is meant to be on skin.
Note: Larcin is not associated with Imagination - Louis Vuitton. Use of other brands' trademarks is solely to help customers identify the scent inspiration. We do not make counterfeit versions of Imagination - Louis Vuitton. We make our own formulations inspired by well-known perfumes.
France
Our fragrance compounds are produced by specialist partners before being sent to Melbourne.
30% Extrait
Each formula is prepared at 30% concentration for the balance of richness, diffusion and wear we want.
3–4 Weeks
The finished blend rests before sale so the fragrance can integrate and develop before bottling.
Melbourne
Each bottle is filled, checked, sealed and prepared for dispatch from Melbourne.
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The things that matter, side by side.
| Feature | Larcin | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-filled and bottled in Melbourne | ||
| Made to wear every day | ||
| A bottle worth putting on display | ||
| Cruelty-free and vegan | ||
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ||
| Premium Quality Ingredients | ||
| Minimum concentration | 30% | 15% |
Proof from customers
4.80 / 5 from 347 reviewsVerified reviews
“Super fast delivery and surprise gift in my order. Smells amazing and keeps for hours. Becoming addicted customer ❤️”
AnonymousVerified buyer
Reviewed: Black Market →Anonymous
Verified buyerSuper fast delivery and surprise gift in my order. Smells amazing and keeps for hours. Becoming addicted customer ❤️
Anonymous
Verified buyerGorgeous white florals - its a classic for a reason! I actually have the original, but i have to be careful using it as it can give me a headache. Larcins version is practically identical and i don't get headachy from it so that is a total win :-)
A.F.
Verified buyerHands down the best vanilla scent. It's sweet amd yummy, but not too sickly. The woods balance it beautifully and it lasts all day. Love this so much for winter!! It also layers beautifully with Embers
Larcin replied:
Thank you Ali! We love how you described Velin’s sweet vanilla balanced by smooth woods, and we’re thrilled it lasts all day for you. It really is a beautiful cosy winter fragrance, and layering it with Embers sounds incredible. Thank you for sharing the photo and supporting Larcin!
Celestine Wong
Verified buyerSuper spot on! This has to be one of the best dupes of a fragrance that I've tried in a long time!
This brand genuinely takes the maceration seriously, and it makes a palpable difference. The perfume notes are blended, not screechy and does not turn aggressive on certain notes when applied to the skin.
I bought this just to try it out, but it won't be my last purchase from this brand. I look forward to see what other fragrances they dupe.
“This perfume was completely mysterious. When I applied her, I loved the scent, my head was giddy and I felt so at ease with this fragrance. After a period, maybe an hour or so I thought she had left me. My family members kept asking…”
KylieVerified buyer
Reviewed: Open Route →Kylie
Verified buyerThis perfume was completely mysterious. When I applied her, I loved the scent, my head was giddy and I felt so at ease with this fragrance. After a period, maybe an hour or so I thought she had left me. My family members kept asking me what I was wearing, they were drawn in. The perfume had escaped me but when I stopped and took in a moment with a relaxed breath, she was there - elegant, poised, an understated deportment.
U.K.
Verified buyergenuinely the perfect gender neutral perfume! the milky and woody tones blend together so well to create a crispy and earthy feeling. my go-to when i'm going for a casual night out, super long-lasting, and very complementary layered with papel (also from larcin)!!! so impressed by this scent <3
U.K.
Verified buyerfigment is incredibly creamy, soft, and leafy! it's just scrumptious and exactly as you would expect with the added bonus of lasting so so much longer than the diptyque scent! i also don't need to use a whole lot each day because the projection is awesome and it sticks around with ease. i catch myself sniffing me all the time 😭 can't recommend it enough !!!!
U.K.
Verified buyeri love this perfume!! it's gentle, warm and cozy and smells exactly as you would expect it to! i wear a larcin scent daily, and i reach for papel whenever i'm having a more lowkey day. it's subtle yet noticeable up close, and extremely long lasting as i've come to expect from larcin! very very happy and couldn't recommend it enough!
“At first the fragrance didn’t present itself to me. After 30 minutes a different story emerged. The fig notes opened up into a creamy subtle scent. It remained close to my skin - this is my preference- and I had the pleasure for next 4…”
KylieVerified buyer
Reviewed: Figment →Kylie
Verified buyerAt first the fragrance didn’t present itself to me. After 30 minutes a different story emerged. The fig notes opened up into a creamy subtle scent. It remained close to my skin - this is my preference- and I had the pleasure for next 4 -5 hours of the scent visiting me, letting me know it’s magic is still working, a delightful encounter. I like this better than the original scent.
Mandy
Verified buyerDeep. Rich. Addicting. Masterpiece fragrance for 1/18th of the price.
Larcin replied:
Thank you so much, Amanda! 'Masterpiece', we couldn't have said it better ourselves. So glad Aristocrat has found its way into your collection. We hope it continues to captivate!
Mandy
Verified buyerVery very similar to the original - like 98%. Such a great fragrance for work. Inoffensive and sophisticated.
Larcin replied:
Inoffensive and sophisticated is exactly what we were going for. Thank you for the wonderful review!
“Very easy”
NicoleVerified buyer
Nicole
Verified buyerVery easy
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Still deciding? Tell us the scents you already like and we’ll help you find the right fit.
It opens with citron, calabrian bergamot and sicilian orange, moves through tunisian neroli, nigerian ginger and ceylon cinnamon, then settles into black tea, ambroxan, guaiac wood and olibanum.
Day Dream is Larcin’s interpretation of Imagination from Louis Vuitton, built around the same scent character. It is an inspired-by fragrance, not the original. In our own surveys and testing, most people couldn’t tell the two apart, so it’s very close.
No. Day Dream is Larcin’s own fragrance, inspired by the scent profile of Imagination. It is compounded in France and bottled in Melbourne. It is not made by Louis Vuitton, it is not a refill or a copy of their formula, and Larcin is not affiliated with Louis Vuitton.
Extrait de parfum. Day Dream is made at 30% fragrance oil, the extrait strength, which is higher than a typical eau de parfum. That is why it lasts around 10–15 hours on skin in our testing.
Day Dream is made at 30% fragrance concentration. Performance varies with skin, climate and application, so wear time will differ from person to person. In our testing, wear is around 10–15 hours on skin, depending on conditions and other factors, and longer on clothes. That holds for nearly every fragrance in our catalogue.
Standard Australian shipping is $9.98 below $80 and free on qualifying orders of $80 or more. Orders are fulfilled from Melbourne and tracking is provided after dispatch.
Eligible purchases can be returned within 30 days, subject to our refund policy.
Three 50ml full-size fragrances and four 5ml discovery fragrances, all chosen by you. The current offer is $120 AUD with free Australian shipping.
Perfume is personal, so you should feel completely sure about it. Eligible purchases can be returned within 30 days, subject to our refund policy.
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