The Perfume Library

41 perfumes

Untamable

Imaginary Authors · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Imaginary Authors Untamable is a leathery, animalic unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter. The notes read as one whole: leather, cumin and horsehair give it a spicy, animal weight. Tonka bean sweetens that roughness, while Texas yellow star and saguaro bring a floral, fresh side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes third and summer trails behind. It is a bold scent that wears equally well on men and women. Sphinx Black Anubis and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Every Storm a Serenade (2024)

6.8

Imaginary Authors · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade (2024) is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Sea mist and calone set a cool, airy tone, while spruce and eucalyptus absolute add a green, crisp edge. Heather and vetiver give it an earthy, woody base, and ambergris softens the synthetic freshness a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime and leisure wear. It reads modern and somewhat masculine, though it works as unisex. Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade (2015) and Beaufort Cape Wrath have a close profile.

A Little Secret

7.1

Imaginary Authors · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Imaginary Authors A Little Secret is a fruity, gourmand unisex fragrance led by shortcrust pastry, saffron and raw cane sugar. It smells like something sweet from the oven: rainier cherry, rum and marzipan sit beside the pastry. Saffron adds a spicy warmth, while patchouli and tonka bean deepen the sweetness into a creamy, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine.

Impassable Wilderness

8.3

Imaginary Authors · 2026

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Imaginary Authors Impassable Wilderness is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in fall and spring, easy to wear at leisure. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Some choose it for winter, fewer for summer. Leisure gets the most votes, ahead of evening, daily wear, office and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, then modern. It is built on oakmoss, resurrection fern, Virginia cedar, Scots pine, grand fir and petrichor. A fresh, green forest feel leads, wrapped in spicy, woody and resinous accords, with an earthy dampness underneath.

Dipped in Chocolate

6.7

Imaginary Authors · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Imaginary Authors Dipped in Chocolate is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent; it has been discontinued, but it still offers a dense chocolate-and-caramel profile. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and night-out wear. Masculine, feminine and modern readings get nearly equal shares, so it doesn't lean clearly to one gender. As a whole it is built on chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla cream and cream. Orgeat syrup softens the sweetness, while cardamom and Vietnamese cinnamon add a spicy warmth. Sumatran benzoin and sandalwood give it a woody, oriental base.

The Abandoned Mansion

7.5

Imaginary Authors · 2025

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Imaginary Authors The Abandoned Mansion is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, spicy heart over a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. The notes read as a single whole: quince brings a fruity sweetness while pimento adds spicy warmth. Cedar and oakmoss absolute build a woody, earthy ground, and aged paper gives the scent a faintly dusty, smoky air. Petitgrain and ambreine soften the mix. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall, then winter, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in character, though feminine votes are not far behind. OM Parfum Oud Attar II and Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure have a close profile.

Violet Disguise

5.5

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Imaginary Authors Violet Disguise is a powdery unisex scent built around violet and plum, with a fresh, green edge; it has been discontinued. Violet and plum lead, while dried fruits add a soft sweetness. Amber and balsam form a warm base underneath, and the air accord keeps the sweetness light and fresh. The floral, fruity and powdery accords carry a slightly synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters lean towards feminine more often than masculine. Its profile is close to Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli and Mancera Pearl.

Mosaic

7.0

Imaginary Authors · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Imaginary Authors Mosaic is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent built around aquatic notes, oakmoss and limestone. It has been discontinued. Mosaic wears at a moderate level in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as suiting either. Bergamot and petitgrain give a citrusy, green brightness, and the aquatic notes carry it towards a watery tone. Oakmoss and limestone add a cool, earthy edge, while cedarwood lays a woody, slightly spicy base.

Blend No. 83

7.7

Imaginary Authors · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Imaginary Authors Blend No. 83 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, resinous and woody with a touch of smoke. The notes are benzoin, dark chocolate, Arabica coffee, musk and rum, and the scent reads as a whole rather than in stages. Chocolate and coffee set the sweet, gourmand tone, rum and benzoin add a resinous warmth, and musk softens it all. Woody and smoky accords stay in the background, with a synthetic edge. It has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though few votes have been cast, so treat that as a rough guide. Its sweet, dense character suits cooler weather and evenings. It is unisex, with no clear lean either way. Byredo Havana Tonka and Alkemia Caffaeum have a close profile.

Yesterday Haze (2026)

8.2

Imaginary Authors · 2026

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Imaginary Authors Yesterday Haze is a unisex scent built around fig and iris, softened by milk and almond tree bark. Green and fruity accords come forward with the fig, while iris adds a powdery texture and soil and almond tree bark ground it in something earthy and woody. Tonka bean and milk bring a sweet, creamy warmth, and walnut bitters balance that sweetness with a dry bitterness. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate: neither heavy nor faint. The sweet yet green character suits anyone after a calm scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. D.S. & Durga Debaser and Phlur Father Figure have a close profile.

L'Orchidée Terrible

4.9

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors L'Orchidée Terrible is a fresh, powdery floral built around honey and orchid, made as a unisex perfume. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. This 2012 perfume by Josh Meyer has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: honey sweetness meets orchid, lily of the valley and aldehydes lighten it, and satin and white musk add a soft, powdery finish. It carries a fresh, citrusy air, with gourmand and synthetic touches staying in the background. The Body Shop Honeymania and Prada Candy Florale have a close profile.

Decisions, Decisions

7.0

Imaginary Authors · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Imaginary Authors Decisions, Decisions is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral line with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its sillage is moderate. It reads comfortably on both men and women. There isn't enough voting to say much about its longevity, seasons or occasions. The floral side is carried by jasmine sambac and tuberose, while raspberry adds a fruity sweetness. Geranium and smilax bring freshness and a green edge, and labdanum adds a resinous, woody, slightly smoky warmth. Spicy and earthy touches stay in the background, and a creamy texture softens the whole. Rabanne 1 Million Parfum and Granado Framboesa Noir have a close profile.