Imaginary Authors Telegrama: released in 2019, powdery, lavender and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Imaginary Authors Telegrama dupe we found is Lush Twilight — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors Telegrama dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Imaginary Authors Telegrama | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lush Twilight | 84% | about $35 (−61%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rochas Man | 78% | about $35* (−61%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Solinotes Amande | 77% | about $30 (−67%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Yardley English Lavender | 75% | about $15 (−83%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Vera Wang Embrace French Lavender & Tuberose | 74% | about $35 (−61%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the warm, cozy lavender and soft vanilla sweetness of Imaginary Authors Telegrama in a soothing, powdery mist.
It shares its lavender, vanilla and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors Telegrama, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 277 community ratings.
Leans into a soft lavender and sweet vanilla character that mirrors the warm, cozy feel of Telegrama.
It shares its vanilla, lavender and woody accords with Imaginary Authors Telegrama, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,739 community ratings.
Offers a clean, simple lavender scent wrapped in gentle sweetness, touching on Telegrama's fresh aromatic profile.
It shares its vanilla, woody and powdery accords with Imaginary Authors Telegrama, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 307 community ratings.
Presents a crisp, traditional lavender with soft powdery undercurrents in the same comforting vein as Telegrama.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Telegrama, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 502 community ratings.
Combines soothing herbal lavender with a soft, cozy background reminiscent of Telegrama's clean ambiance.
It shares its vanilla, lavender and warm spicy accords with Imaginary Authors Telegrama, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 160 community ratings.
Yardley English Lavender, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Imaginary Authors Telegrama.
Lush Twilight, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Imaginary Authors Telegrama.
Lush Twilight, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lush Twilight saves you about $80 a year against Imaginary Authors Telegrama. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lush Twilight comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Imaginary Authors Telegrama notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-12.