Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe — cheaper alternatives

Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser: released in 2012, woody, vanilla and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe?

The closest Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe we found is Solstice Scents Manor — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $105 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser 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 Memoirs Of A TrespasserProjection
1Solstice Scents Manor85%about $25* (−76%)6h vs 7h7/10
2Cremo Bourbon & Oak83%about $20* (−81%)5h vs 7h5/10
3Kerosene Winter of '9982%about $55* (−48%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Commodity Gold80%about $45* (−57%)5h vs 7h6/10
5Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace78%about $60* (−43%)6h vs 7h4/10
  1. Solstice Scents Manor — 85% scent match

    Evokes the same dusty, atmospheric wood and vanilla character of Memoirs Of A Trespasser, feeling like a quiet walk through an old library.

    It shares its woody, vanilla and sweet accords with Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 175 community ratings.

  2. Cremo Bourbon & Oak — 83% scent match

    This scent captures the woody, vanilla-forward warmth found in Memoirs Of A Trespasser, offering a cozy and approachable profile for daily wear.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and earthy accords with Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 399 community ratings.

  3. Kerosene Winter of '99 — 82% scent match

    Leans into the same balsamic and woody territory as Memoirs Of A Trespasser, providing a rich, evocative experience reminiscent of a cold winter evening.

    It shares its sweet, woody and vanilla accords with Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 489 community ratings.

  4. Commodity Gold — 80% scent match

    A smooth, resinous vanilla that shares the warm, amber-heavy DNA of Memoirs Of A Trespasser while maintaining a slightly more polished finish.

    It shares its vanilla, amber and woody accords with Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 753 community ratings.

  5. Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace — 78% scent match

    Shares the smoky, woody, and sweet vanilla essence of Memoirs Of A Trespasser, though it emphasizes a more pronounced campfire-like quality.

    It shares its woody, vanilla and balsamic accords with Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25,322 community ratings.

Which Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe is cheapest?

Cremo Bourbon & Oak, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser.

Which Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe lasts longest?

Kerosene Winter of '99, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser.

Which Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe is closest to the original?

Solstice Scents Manor, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Solstice Scents Manor saves you about $115 a year against Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser. 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.

Will a Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Kerosene Winter of '99 comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Imaginary Authors Memoirs Of A Trespasser notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-05.