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50ml

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IMAGINARY AUTHORS

SLOW EXPLOSIONS

Name: SLOW EXPLOSIONS
Brand: IMAGINARY AUTHORS
Price: 115.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$115

Description

Slow Explosions by Imaginary Authors is a hypnotic unisex eau de parfum that transports wearers to evocative night markets and adventurous journeys. The composition opens with a distinctive burst of saffron and supple leather, quickly unfolding into a lush heart of rose absolute uplifted by a crisp, fresh apple note. Its drydown delivers deep warmth and complexity with resinous benzoin and musky, woody cashmeran, resulting in a moody, daring scent with an oriental character. Rich, dark, and multifaceted, this fragrance embodies escape and the vibrant unknown. Created by Josh Meyer for unisex.

Scent Profile

Woody

Spicy

Floral

Resinous

Musky

Oriental

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron

Leather

Middle Notes

Rose Absolute

Apple

Base Notes

Benzoin

Cashmeran

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

4.0

Very Good8 reviews

Luckyscent

3.4/5 • 5 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 3 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently praise Slow Explosions for its distinct saffron-leather opening and its seamless blend of floral and woody notes. Many highlight its long-lasting performance and its versatility in both casual and formal settings.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity averages 8–10 hours with moderate, noticeable projection that doesn't overwhelm.

Versatile appeal: Works in all seasons but excels in cooler weather and both daytime and evening wear.

Quality composition: Reviewers commend the sophisticated blend of saffron, rose, and leather; ingredients feel high-quality, with a unique take on the oriental woody genre.

Cons

Specific limitation: The pronounced saffron and leather accord may be too intense or polarizing for those sensitive to spicy notes.

Situational drawback: Its complexity and depth may not suit high-heat or extremely casual settings, and can feel heavy in summer.

Comparisons

Similar to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540: Both share a saffron-forward, slightly sweet, luminous style, though Slow Explosions is moodier with a stronger leather note.

Reminds reviewers of Tom Ford Tuscan Leather: The blend of leather and subtle fruit evokes comparisons, but Slow Explosions is softer and more floral in its heart.