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      What's not to love about Josh Meyer's quirky, literary-inspired unisex fragrances? Based in Portland, OR, Imaginary Authors is one of indie perfume's most adored lines. Each fragrance tells a unique story using unexpected materials that are delightful and captivating on skin. An international cult favorite, and one of ours too.

      Read our 2023 interview with Josh about Fox in the Flowerbed, and our 2020 interview about Decisions, Decisions.

      23 products

      23 products

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      Bull's Blood by Imaginary Authors
      Bull's Blood by Imaginary Authors
      Bull's Blood
      A little rose, a lot of patchouli
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Cape Heartache
      Coniferous, sweet & mysterious fir, pine & vanilla
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      A City On Fire
      Smoky, ominous & intense w/ burnt matches & cade
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      The Cobra & The Canary
      Raw, leathery & austere w/ notes of lemon & hay
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Every Storm a Serenade
      A rejuvenating evergreen forest by the sea
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Falling Into the Sea
      Ctrusy, swoon-worthy & radiant lychee & warm sand
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Fox in the Flowerbed
      Crisp alpine air w/ blossoming jasmine & tulips
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Image of Imaginary Authors' In Love with Everything 50ml eau de parfum with clear glass bottle with decorative purple paper label and silver cap
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      In Love with Everything
      Juicy & electric raspberry punch & coconut sugar
      Samples out of stock.
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      The Language of Glaciers by Imaginary Authors
      The Language of Glaciers by Imaginary Authors
      The Language of Glaciers
      Cold air, fresh pine, cashmere & soft snowy lilac
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Memoirs of a Trespasser
      Warm, boozy & enveloping woody vanilla
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      O, Unknown!
      Enigmatic & ethereal black tea & velvety orris
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Saint Julep
      Minty, cool & relaxed w/ bourbon, lime & icy sugar
      Samples out of stock.
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      The Soft Lawn Imaginary Authors 50ml perfume bottle.
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      The Soft Lawn - Edition 2.0
      Fresh, bright & dapper w/ green notes & linden
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Sundrunk
      Fizzy, tart & flirty notes of neroli & rhubarb
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Slow Explosions
      Glowing hits of saffron & jammy pops of rose
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Telegrama
      Powdery & pure w/ notes of lavender, teak & linen
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Yesterday Haze
      Creamy, dusty & dreamy w/ notes of fig & iris
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      A Whiff of Waffle Cone
      A perfect ice cream cone, elevated with sandalwood
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      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00
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      Sample 8 indie perfumes from Imaginary Authors with the Beach Reads Sample Set of 2ml perfume sample spray vials of Imaginary Authors' freshest fragrances: Saint Julep, The Soft Lawn, Sundrunk, A Whiff of Waffle Cone, Yesterday Haze, In Love with Everything, Falling into the Sea, & Fox in the Flowerbed
      Sample 8 indie perfumes from Imaginary Authors with the Beach Reads Sample Set of 2ml perfume sample spray vials of Imaginary Authors' freshest fragrances: Saint Julep, The Soft Lawn, Sundrunk, A Whiff of Waffle Cone, Yesterday Haze, In Love with Everything, Falling into the Sea, & Fox in the Flowerbed
      Imaginary Authors Beach Reads Sample Set
      A set of 8 fresh & sunny indie perfume samples
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 46.00
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      Imaginary Authors Cozy Reads Sample Set of 2ml perfume sample spray vials. Sample 8 indie perfumes from Imaginary Authors: The Cobra and The Canary, Memoirs of a Trespasser, Slow Explosions, Cape Heartache, Every Storm a Serenade, Telegrama, A City on Fire, & Whispered Myths. Cozy up with this sultry perfume sampler set and try 8 warm, woody, and smoky scents from Imaginary Authors.
      Imaginary Authors Cozy Reads Sample Set of 2ml perfume sample spray vials. Sample 8 indie perfumes from Imaginary Authors: The Cobra and The Canary, Memoirs of a Trespasser, Slow Explosions, Cape Heartache, Every Storm a Serenade, Telegrama, A City on Fire, & Whispered Myths. Cozy up with this sultry perfume sampler set and try 8 warm, woody, and smoky scents from Imaginary Authors.
      Imaginary Authors Cozy Reads Sample Set
      Sample 8 warm, woody & smoky indie perfumes
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 46.00
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      Imaginary Authors The Best Short Stories Sample Set
      Sample Imaginary Author's 8 best sellers
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 46.00
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      Imaginary Authors The Complete Works Deluxe Sample Set
      Imaginary Authors The Complete Works Deluxe Sample Set
      The Complete Works Deluxe Sample Set
      19 unisex perfume "stories" from Imaginary Authors
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 120.00
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      Untamable by Imaginary Authors-50ml Eau de Parfum
      Untamable by Imaginary Authors-50ml Eau de Parfum
      Untamable
      A bold & pastoral "horsey" leather
      Samples out of stock.
      Imaginary Authors
      $ 5.00 - $ 115.00