Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ellen Tracy Imagine: released in 2003, floral, fresh and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe?

The closest Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe we found is S.T. Dupont Passenger for Women — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ellen Tracy Imagine dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ellen Tracy ImagineProjection
1S.T. Dupont Passenger for Women82%about $20 (−20%)6h vs 6h6/10
2Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue72%about $65* (+160%)5h vs 6h7/10
3Coty Vanilla Musk68%about $20 (−20%)5h vs 6h6/10
4Yardley Lily of the Valley67%about $15 (−40%)4h vs 6h5/10
5Jessica McClintock65%about $35* (+40%)6h vs 6h6/10
  1. S.T. Dupont Passenger for Women — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar fresh, floral, and slightly powdery character that evokes the delicate, airy feel of Imagine.

    It shares its fruity, floral and powdery accords with Ellen Tracy Imagine, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 659 community ratings.

  2. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue — 72% scent match

    A classic, clean floral composition that sits in the same light, powdery, and elegant family as Imagine.

    It shares its floral, yellow floral and fresh accords with Ellen Tracy Imagine, opens on Magnolia too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 10,225 community ratings.

  3. Coty Vanilla Musk — 68% scent match

    Leans into the soft, comforting vanilla and musk base notes that provide the warm foundation for Imagine.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Ellen Tracy Imagine, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,028 community ratings.

  4. Yardley Lily of the Valley — 67% scent match

    Captures the fresh, green, and floral heart notes reminiscent of the lily-of-the-valley presence in Imagine.

    It shares its fresh, floral and rose accords with Ellen Tracy Imagine, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 324 community ratings.

  5. Jessica McClintock — 65% scent match

    Offers a bright, clean, and distinctly floral profile that echoes the fresh, white-floral opening of Imagine.

    It shares its fresh, floral and woody accords with Ellen Tracy Imagine, opens on Ylang-Ylang too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,185 community ratings.

Which Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe is cheapest?

Yardley Lily of the Valley, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Ellen Tracy Imagine.

Which Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe lasts longest?

Jessica McClintock, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Ellen Tracy Imagine.

Which Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe is closest to the original?

S.T. Dupont Passenger for Women, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — S.T. Dupont Passenger for Women saves you about $10 a year against Ellen Tracy Imagine. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Ellen Tracy Imagine dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jessica McClintock Jessica McClintock comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Ellen Tracy Imagine notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.