Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe — cheaper alternatives

Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions: released in 2016, leather, warm spicy and rose, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe?

The closest Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe we found is Ajmal Wisal Dhahab — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

1. Ajmal Wisal Dhahab — 83% scent match

   Combines bright fruity apple top notes with a rich saffron and rose core, echoing the vibrant opening of Slow Explosions.

   It shares its rose, fruity and warm spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 352 community ratings.

2. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — 81% scent match

   Features a dramatic blend of saffron, deep rose, and warm resinous woods that mirrors the dark spicy air of Slow Explosions.

   It shares its fruity, leather and fresh accords with Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 27,223 community ratings.

3. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst — 80% scent match

   Delivers a rich spicy rose surrounded by warm amber and soft leather notes in the same aromatic territory as Slow Explosions.

   It shares its rose and amber accords with Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,874 community ratings.

4. Monotheme Venezia Rose Oud — 80% scent match

   Evokes the warm spicy rose and resinous leather interplay of Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions in a softer, everyday concentration.

   It shares its rose and warm spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 205 community ratings.

5. Rasasi Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar — 79% scent match

   Blends saffron, rose, and smoky resinous woods to capture the warm spicy leather character of Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions.

   It shares its rose and warm spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 106 community ratings.

Which Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe is cheapest?

Monotheme Venezia Rose Oud, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions.

Which Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe lasts longest?

Ajmal Wisal Dhahab, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions.

Which Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe is closest to the original?

Ajmal Wisal Dhahab, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions itself sells from €99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Wisal Dhahab saves you about $155 a year against Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions. 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 Slow Explosions dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Ajmal Wisal Dhahab (8.2h) — 1 of 5.

Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-05.