Ésika Imperium: released in 2012, fresh spicy, citrus and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ésika Imperium dupe we found is Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ésika Imperium dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ésika Imperium | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High | 82% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Antonio Banderas Power of Seduction | 78% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 73% | about $25* | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Fattan | 70% | about $25* | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Molyneux Captain Intense | 77% | about $25 | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar fresh, citrus-forward aromatic profile that evokes the clean and energetic spirit of Imperium.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ésika Imperium, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 601 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, woody-citrus blend that sits in the same fresh-spicy family as Imperium for a very accessible price.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Ésika Imperium, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 633 community ratings.
While distinct, it captures the fresh, spicy, and aromatic woody vibe that makes Imperium a versatile daily choice.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Ésika Imperium, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
A more robust, woody-citrus composition that echoes the fresh, aromatic structure of Imperium with added depth.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Ésika Imperium, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,698 community ratings.
Provides a deeper, more aromatic woody experience that mirrors the masculine character found in Imperium.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Ésika Imperium, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 28 community ratings.
Antonio Banderas Power of Seduction, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Ésika Imperium.
Molyneux Captain Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ésika Imperium.
Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Benetton United Dreams Men Aim High saves you about $5 a year against Ésika Imperium. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Molyneux Captain Intense comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ésika Imperium notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.