Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary: released in 2012, leather, green and iris, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary dupe we found is Dossier Lost Americana — 84% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dossier Lost Americana | 84% | about $55 (−59%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Etienne Aigner Aigner Black for Men | 78% | about $40 (−70%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud | 75% | about $30* (−78%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Afnan Rare Carbon | 73% | about $30* (−78%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather | 73% | about $20* (−85%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the rustic leather and sun-dried grassy warmth of The Cobra and The Canary with a softer lemon opening.
It lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 101 community ratings.
Offers a bright citrus opening balanced against a smooth, dark leather base that shares the reference's contrast.
It shares its citrus, leather and green accords with Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 278 community ratings.
Blends sharp citrus and prominent dry leather into an accessible interpretation of the same scent profile.
It shares its leather, animalic and citrus accords with Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,548 community ratings.
Features a prominent floral and leather balance that touches on the powdery suede facets of the original.
It shares its leather, powdery and animalic accords with Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,280 community ratings.
Shares the bold, asphalt-and-leather character of the reference while leaning slightly smoother and spicier.
It shares its leather and animalic accords with Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 793 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary.
Afnan Rare Carbon, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary.
Dossier Lost Americana, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary itself sells from €99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dossier Lost Americana saves you about $115 a year against Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary. 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. Afnan Rare Carbon comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Imaginary Authors The Cobra and The Canary notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.