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IMAGINARY AUTHORS

O, UNKNOWN!

Name: O, UNKNOWN!
Brand: IMAGINARY AUTHORS
Price: 115.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

Out of stock

Description

O, Unknown! by Imaginary Authors beckons with the evocative smoky allure of black tea and Lapsang Souchong tincture, swept into a contemplative iris journey at its heart. Creamy orris butter and Kyoto moss unfold a dry, earthy, and powdery floral sensation, while the finish is softened with musk balsam and smooth sandalwood. This fragrance feels introspective, transporting wearers into meditative realms inspired by literary themes and spiritual quests. Perfect for autumn or winter, its cozy elegance comforts while remaining deeply mysterious. Created by Josh Meyer for unisex.

Scent Profile

Smoky

Woody

Powdery

Floral

Earthy

Notes

Top Notes

Black Tea

Lapsang Souchong Tincture

Middle Notes

Orris Butter

Kyoto Moss

Base Notes

Musk Balsam

Sandalwood

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.

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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.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise O, Unknown! for its striking orris-centric composition layered with smoky tea, describing it as contemplative, cozy, and refined. The fragrance is frequently lauded for its meditative, introspective character while remaining wearable and sophisticated.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity spans 8 to 10 hours with moderate projection, making it reliably present without overwhelming.

Versatile appeal: Works well for daily wear in cooler seasons and intimate moments, thanks to its smoky tea and powdery floral warmth.

Quality composition: Community appreciates the seamless blending of tea, iris, and woody elements, highlighting its unique, literary concept.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the dry, powdery iris and smoky tea less dynamic, feeling it lacks the character of bolder scents.

Situational drawback: Best suited for autumn and winter; may not impress in formal or hot-weather settings.

Comparisons

Similar to Memo Irish Leather: Both evoke soft leather and a contemplative, earthy feel, although O, Unknown! leans more into iris and tea.

Reminds reviewers of Comme des Garçons Tea: Shares the smoky tea accord, but O, Unknown! adds creamy orris and powdery moss, creating a softer impression.