Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache: released in 2013, woody, aromatic and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache dupe we found is Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Woodcut — 82% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $105 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Woodcut | 82% | about $80 (−24%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | The Nue Co. Forest Lungs | 72% | about $70 (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Odyssey Mega Man | 68% | about $30* (−71%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Dasein Winter Nights | 78% | about $80 (−24%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Nomad Profumo - Peru | 83% | about $65 (−38%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Captures the deep, resinous forest atmosphere found in Cape Heartache, focusing on a realistic wood-and-sap profile that feels equally grounded and evocative.
It shares its woody, aromatic and sweet accords with Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 623 community ratings.
Focuses on the therapeutic, woody essence of a forest, offering a lighter, more minimalist take on the conifer notes found in Cape Heartache.
It shares its woody, aromatic and conifer accords with Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 197 community ratings.
While more modern and fresh, it shares a similar aromatic and woody structure that echoes the coniferous spirit of Cape Heartache.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,553 community ratings.
Offers a similar exploration of balsamic and woody notes that define the character of Cape Heartache, providing a dense, forest-floor experience.
It shares its woody, balsamic and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 5 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp, coniferous chill of a winter forest, mirroring the pine-heavy heart of Cape Heartache with a similarly cozy, woody finish.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 180 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Armaf Odyssey Mega Man, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache.
The Dua Brand Nomad Profumo - Peru, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache.
The Dua Brand Nomad Profumo - Peru, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Woodcut saves you about $35 a year against Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache. 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, these cover it: The Dua Brand Nomad Profumo - Peru (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.