Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe — cheaper alternatives

Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea: released in 2012, citrus, floral and sand, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe?

The closest Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe we found is 4711 Acqua Colonia White Peach & Coriander — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea 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 Imaginary Authors Falling Into The SeaProjection
14711 Acqua Colonia White Peach & Coriander82%about $25 (−81%)3h vs 5h4/10
2Lush Sun80%about $45* (−67%)3h vs 5h5/10
3Demeter Fragrance Salt Air78%about $40 (−70%)4h vs 5h4/10
4Lolita Lempicka Green Lover77%about $75* (−44%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Zara Amalfi Sunray80%about $30* (−78%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. 4711 Acqua Colonia White Peach & Coriander — 82% scent match

    Evokes a similar bright, uplifting fruitiness with a soft herbal undertone, reminiscent of the sunny, breezy character of Falling Into The Sea.

    It shares its fruity, citrus and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 554 community ratings.

  2. Lush Sun — 80% scent match

    Shares the vibrant, cheerful citrus opening of Falling Into The Sea, though it settles into a simpler, warm orange-sandalwood base.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and fresh spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 705 community ratings.

  3. Demeter Fragrance Salt Air — 78% scent match

    Leans heavily into the warm, sandy, and marine elements of Falling Into The Sea, presenting a simplified but highly evocative coastal breeze.

    It shares its aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 450 community ratings.

  4. Lolita Lempicka Green Lover — 77% scent match

    Combines zesty mandarin with a warm, sweet base, echoing the bright citrus and soft, comforting dry-down of Falling Into The Sea.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,091 community ratings.

  5. Zara Amalfi Sunray — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Delivers a sun-soaked burst of citrus and orange blossom that mirrors the bright, Mediterranean vacation feel of Falling Into The Sea.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 973 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe is cheapest?

4711 Acqua Colonia White Peach & Coriander, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea.

Which Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe lasts longest?

Lolita Lempicka Green Lover, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea.

Which Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe is closest to the original?

4711 Acqua Colonia White Peach & Coriander, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Acqua Colonia White Peach & Coriander saves you about $160 a year against Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea. 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 Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lolita Lempicka Green Lover comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-15.