Imaginary Authors Saint Julep: released in 2017, sweet, green and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Imaginary Authors Saint Julep dupe we found is Zara Frozen Pure Forest — 79% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $105 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Saint Julep dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Imaginary Authors Saint Julep | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Frozen Pure Forest | 79% | about $30 (−71%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Superfumista Minty Mint | 87% | about $90 (−14%) | 9h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Laura Mercier Tea Menthe Citron | 84% | about $55* (−48%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | BLNDRGRPHY Patchouli Mojito | 81% | about $50 (−52%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Candy Cane Truffle | 78% | about $45 (−57%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
Evokes the crisp, green, and cooling atmosphere of Saint Julep, providing a refreshing aromatic profile that is perfect for warm weather.
It shares its sweet, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Saint Julep, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 129 community ratings.
Focuses on the vibrant, fresh mint notes that define Saint Julep, resulting in a clean and invigorating scent profile that feels very familiar.
It shares its fresh spicy, green and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Saint Julep, lasts about 9h against 4h and carries 44 community ratings.
This fragrance leans into the same bright, aromatic mint and citrus territory found in Saint Julep, offering a clean and uplifting experience.
It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Saint Julep, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 57 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the cocktail-inspired sweetness and aromatic green notes in Saint Julep, offering a balanced and refreshing scent experience.
It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Saint Julep, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 70 community ratings.
Captures the sweet, minty, and refreshing character of Saint Julep with a playful, sugary edge that feels very similar on the skin.
It shares its sweet, green and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Saint Julep, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 59 community ratings.
Zara Frozen Pure Forest, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Imaginary Authors Saint Julep.
Superfumista Minty Mint, at about 9h on skin, against about 4h for Imaginary Authors Saint Julep.
Superfumista Minty Mint, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Imaginary Authors Saint Julep itself sells from €99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Frozen Pure Forest saves you about $110 a year against Imaginary Authors Saint Julep. 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: Superfumista Minty Mint (9.1h) — 1 of 5.
Imaginary Authors Saint Julep notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.