Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale: released in 1860, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 3h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale dupe we found is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 89% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 89% | about $45* (−59%) | 2h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 86% | about $30* (−73%) | 3h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Dior Eau Sauvage | 82% | about $65 (−41%) | 5h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 4 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Lime & Nutmeg | 79% | about $25 (−77%) | 3h vs 3h | 5/10 |
Evokes the timeless, refreshing citrus-and-neroli opening of Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale with a classic airy lightness.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Orange too, lasts about 2h against 3h and carries 6,589 community ratings.
Shares the heritage aromatic citrus-and-lemon-verbena character of Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale in a crisp, traditional style.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, opens on Bergamot and Orange too, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 501 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic citrus-and-rosemary territory as Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, featuring a distinctly sharper herbal backbone.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 6,336 community ratings.
Offers a lively, spicy-citrus variation reminiscent of the refreshing sparkle found in Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and green accords with Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 565 community ratings.
4711 Acqua Colonia Lime & Nutmeg, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale.
Dior Eau Sauvage, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Original Eau de Cologne saves you about $95 a year against Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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 4 last a full 8 hours. Dior Eau Sauvage comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.