Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade: released in 2015, aromatic, woody and marine, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 82% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 82% | about $45* (−73%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme | 78% | about $55 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Eau de Parfum | 78% | about $15 (−91%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 77% | about $75* (−55%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | French Avenue Aquarius | 82% | about $25 (−85%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the dark, moody, and earthy woody character of Every Storm a Serenade, though it leans more into vetiver than marine notes.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, briny marine quality found in the reference, providing a refreshing yet grounded oceanic profile.
It shares its marine, aromatic and woody accords with Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,054 community ratings.
Leans into the same aromatic, coastal, and green territory as the reference, focusing on a crisp, sea-breeze impression.
It shares its aromatic, woody and marine accords with Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 269 community ratings.
A brighter, more aquatic take on the original Encre Noire that aligns well with the marine and woody balance of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Captures the salty, aquatic, and aromatic essence of the reference, offering a similar atmospheric experience at a very accessible price point.
It shares its amber, woody and marine accords with Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 51 community ratings.
Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Eau de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade.
French Avenue Aquarius, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $175 a year against Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade. 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 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Aquarius comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.