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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.

27 products

27 products

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A Little Secret
A cooled slice of grandma's homemade cherry pie
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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A Whiff of Waffle Cone
A perfect ice cream cone, elevated with sandalwood
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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The Abandoned Mansion
Cedarwood and resinous spice create autumnal magic
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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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
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Cape Heartache
Coniferous, sweet & mysterious fir, pine & vanilla
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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A City On Fire
Smoky, ominous & intense w/ burnt matches & cade
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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The Cobra & The Canary
Raw, leathery & austere w/ notes of lemon & hay
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Every Storm a Serenade
A rejuvenating evergreen forest by the sea
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Falling Into the Sea
Ctrusy, swoon-worthy & radiant lychee & warm sand
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Fox in the Flowerbed
Crisp alpine air w/ blossoming jasmine & tulips
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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How to Say Bicycle in French
A warm, herbaceous blend that radiates positivity.
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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In Love with Everything
Juicy & electric raspberry punch & coconut sugar
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 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
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Memoirs of a Trespasser
Warm, boozy & enveloping woody vanilla
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Saint Julep
Minty, cool & relaxed w/ bourbon, lime & icy sugar
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 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
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Sundrunk
Fizzy, tart & flirty notes of neroli & rhubarb
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Slow Explosions
Glowing hits of saffron & jammy pops of rose
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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Yesterday Haze
Creamy, dusty & dreamy w/ notes of fig & iris
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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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
Imaginary Authors
$ 7.00 - $ 115.00
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A Whiff of Waffle Cone Candle by Imaginary Authors
A Whiff of Waffle Cone Candle by Imaginary Authors
A Whiff of Waffle Cone Candle
A perfect ice cream cone, elevated with sandalwood
Imaginary Authors
$ 48.00
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You, Me, and an Espresso Martini Candle
Who says a night in has to be quiet solitude?
Imaginary Authors
$ 48.00
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The Abandoned Mansion Candle
Cedarwood and resinous spice create autumnal magic
Imaginary Authors
$ 48.00
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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
8 sunny summer 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 The Best Short Stories discovery set by Imaginary Authors | Pictured center is the front cover of The Best Short Stories discovery set by Imaginary Authors in its signature book-like packaging, angled right. The spine bears the product name and Imaginary Authors brand logo. Top left features the product name in title case. Bottom right bears an illustration of three concentric circles above the brand name.
Imaginary Authors The Best Short Stories discovery set by Imaginary Authors | Pictured center is The Best Short Stories discovery set by Imaginary Authors in its signature book-style packaging, opened to display its contents. Eight of Imaginary Authors' best-selling fragrance samples are inset on the right side.
Imaginary Authors The Best Short Stories Sample Set
Sample Imaginary Authors' 8 best sellers
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$ 46.00
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Imaginary Authors The Complete Works Discovery Set by Imaginary Authors | Pictured center is the front cover of The Complete Works Discovery Set by Imaginary Authors in its signature book-like packaging. Top left features the product title in all caps type case. Bottom right bears an illustration of a seated jaguar facing left. Its spots morph into a flock of birds flying towards the product title.
Imaginary Authors The Complete Works discovery set by Imaginary Authors | Pictured center is The Complete Works discovery Set by Imaginary Authors, in its signature book-style packaging, opened to display its contents. A synopsis is printed on the inside left cover, while the 2ml samples and Imaginary Authors-branded pen are in their individual slots on the right. Below it is a centerfold of the fragrance guide booklet.
The Complete Works Deluxe Sample Set
20 unisex perfume "stories" from Imaginary Authors
Imaginary Authors
$ 135.00