North Stag Expressions III Trois

An orangey take on the Imagination DNA, and I don’t mind it. It still retains that familiar calming tea backbone, but here it’s been brightened with a citrusy orange twist that adds a slightly juicier, more playful edge. It's not a clone that tries to be identical. More of a cousin to the OG. One of the longer-lasting Imagination dupes I’ve tested so far. It clocks in at about 5 hours on skin, which doesn’t make it a beast, but compared to others in this category? It's holding its own. Sillage sits firmly in between noticeable, but not an arms length scent. Not a skin scent, but also not overspray-friendly. Someone sitting directly next to you in the car would pick it up and probably say you smell pretty clean and charming, but nothing further than that. I like it. The tea’s still there, so it hasn’t abandoned the Imagination completely. It’s just more of an outward citrus. Could definitely see this becoming my go-to full bottle Imagination dupe, though I’ve got a few more contenders to test before I crown a winner.

I have had this cologne for about a year now, and it is the best Summer Cologne on the Market with one major complaint. Here is the complaint: It doesn't last long on the skin. North Stag Expressions III Trois gives me about 3-4 hours maximum when outside, but those 3-4 hours are fantastic. I understand, it's an airy citrus, and most don't last long - any of them. In its defense, when I'm indoors, it lasts a bit longer, but still - it's no beast. Does it smell like Imagination? Not really, but I don't wear Imagination; I have only occasionally smelled it. North Stag III Trois is just a fantastic scent. The family also loves it, and forced me to wear it on a cruise/beach late last summer. At night, I will go with something slightly heavier, because it will have worn off by then. If I am in the office, I bring the bottle with me and apply one more spray after lunch. Dare I say, you won't be disappointed in this one. Even if it is not a perfect clone of Imagination by LV, it is still a fantastic cologne.

Perfectly unisex. Very fresh Afternoon Swim vibe. (Not Imagination.) This one (nr 3) has more lemon and lasts a bit longer then nr 4 which has more orange. Both are fantastic value freshies. EDIT: The guy above me seem to insist on this being similar to Imagination, not from actually smelling it but from reading the notes and watching youtubers. I own both and this is nothing like Imagination. The soapy vibe that is dominant in Imagination is completely absent here. It's much more like Afternoon Swim.

I absolutely love the way this smells. Way better than Limoni, in my opinion. It just reminds me of when I used to work at the juice factory. Just straight citrus. That being said, the performance is absolutely terrible. Less than an hour later, I'll be lucky if I can even catch a hint of it on my skin. I got this as part of a large lot and really only paid about $12 for my bottle. At that price, I'd buy it again. But I wouldn't pay $30+ for it. YMMV

It's not a 1:1 clone of LV Imagination. And thank goodness for that, because I'm one of those people who simply can't stand Imagination. I absolutely love North Stag Expressions III Trois !! To my personal taste, it's much better than Imagination in every possible way. The scent trail is incredibly pleasant. This is an absolute compliment magnet. I've rarely worn a fragrance that gets so many positive reactions! 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐