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IMAGINARY AUTHORS
MEMOIRS OF A TRESPASSER
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$115
Description
Memoirs of a Trespasser envelops the wearer in a richly textured tale of adventure and nostalgia. Lush Madagascar vanilla opens the fragrance with creamy smoothness, soon joined by smoky guaiac wood and haunting resins that evoke the bittersweet comfort of old libraries and fireside whisky. Subtle boozy notes and a musky sweetness conjure antique leather and weathered oak barrels, enhancing a moody, contemplative mood. The result is a resinous, woody, and deeply comforting experience ideal for autumn or intimate gatherings. Created by Josh Meyer for unisex.
Scent Profile
Woody
Resinous
Smoky
Vanilla
Musky
Amber
Notes
Top Notes
VanillaMiddle Notes
Guaiac Wood
MyrrhBase Notes
Benzoin Resin
Ambrette Seeds
Oak Barrels
About IMAGINARY AUTHORS
Imaginary Authors is an American niche fragrance house founded by Josh Meyer in Portland, Oregon, known for its playful, literary-inspired approach to perfumery. Each scent is presented as the “story” of a fictional author, complete with a title, synopsis, and imagined backstory—transforming fragrance into an olfactory novel. With creative blends and unexpected notes like “warm sand” or “fresh tennis balls,” Imaginary Authors captures the spirit of adventure, imagination, and storytelling through scent.
Perfumer
Josh Meyer
Josh Meyer is an American perfumer and founder of Imaginary Authors, a Portland-based niche fragrance house known for its literary-inspired concepts and unconventional ingredients. A self-taught perfumer, Meyer combines storytelling and scent design to create imaginative, narrative-driven compositions that invite wearers to “read” through fragrance. His work is celebrated for its creativity, humor, and ability to make niche perfumery both artistic and approachable.
Reviews
3.9
Good14 reviews
Luckyscent
4.0/5 • 11 reviews
Ministry of Scent
3.7/5 • 3 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers praise Memoirs of a Trespasser for its unique blend of resinous woods and warm vanilla, creating an atmospheric, literary scent. Many find it deeply evocative, cozy, and ideal for those seeking an unconventional vanilla fragrance with character and depth.
Pros
Performance excellence: 8-10 hours of longevity with moderate, comfortable projection that lingers without overwhelming.
Versatile appeal: Especially suited to cool weather, quiet evenings, reading sessions, or relaxed social events.
Quality composition: Appreciated for its seamless blending of woods, resins, vanilla, and subtle smoky undertones.
Cons
Specific limitation: May feel too resinous, woody, or smoky for those seeking a sweeter, more playful vanilla.
Situational drawback: Dense warmth and introspective mood can feel out of place in hot weather or energetic daytime settings.
Comparisons
Similar to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille: Shares a resinous vanilla profile but is less sweet and more focused on smoky woods and ambers.
Reminds reviewers of Mona di Orio Vanille: Noted for its atmospheric, mature vanilla with added layers of resin and musk, lacking overt gourmand notes.
Vibe & Emotions
Cozy introspection: Perfect for solitary evenings, journaling, or quiet contemplation.
Nostalgic warmth: Invokes a sense of comfort, reminiscent of leather chairs and wood-paneled libraries.
Reserved sophistication: Elicits a mood of quiet confidence and refined taste in understated, story-driven environments.
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