# Imaginary Authors Perfumes - Literary Fragrances to Test Online
## The Story of Imaginary Authors - Where Literature Meets Fragrance
Since 2012, Imaginary Authors has revolutionized niche perfumery with a completely original concept: every fragrance tells the story of a fictional novel. Josh Meyer, the founder and perfumer from Portland, Oregon, transforms literary visions into olfactory masterpieces. Together with co-founder and creative director Ashod Simonian, he developed the idea of presenting fragrances like books - complete with book cover designs and compelling stories.
The brand emerged from Meyer's passion for literature, music, and art. After a career in real estate, he took the leap into perfumery and created something entirely new. Each Imaginary Authors fragrance is treated like a novel, with a fictional author, gripping plot, and characters brought to life through scent molecules.
What makes Imaginary Authors special is the connection between storytelling and perfumery. The bottles look like book covers, the descriptions read like novel summaries. This narrative approach makes every fragrance a sensory experience that awakens memories and tells stories. The brand proves that niche fragrances can be more than just beautiful scents - they can create entire worlds.
## Imaginary Authors Signature Fragrances - From Smoky Cities to Sweet Waffles
The Imaginary Authors collection features some of the most creative compositions in niche perfumery. [Memoirs of a Trespasser](/perfume/imaginary-authors-memoirs-of-a-trespasser) combines smoky guaiac wood with bourbon vanilla, telling the story of a mysterious intruder. The fragrance develops from smoky oak barrel notes to a warm, resinous base with subtle sweetness.
[A City on Fire](/perfume/imaginary-authors-a-city-on-fire) is Josh Meyer's boldest creation - a photorealistic smoke fragrance that unites burnt matches, juniper, and dark berries. This avant-garde scent polarizes, but lovers of smoky compositions are captivated. [Cape Heartache](/perfume/imaginary-authors-cape-heartache) surprises with the unusual combination of Douglas fir and sweet strawberries - a tribute to the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Particularly popular is [A Whiff of Waffle Cone](/perfume/imaginary-authors-a-whiff-of-waffle-cone), a gourmand creation from the collaboration with ice cream brand Salt & Straw. Salted caramel, Vietnamese cinnamon, and vanilla create the perfect waffle fragrance. [The Soft Lawn](/perfume/imaginary-authors-the-soft-lawn) ventures into tennis territory, combining grapefruit with a synthetic tennis ball accord - creative and surprisingly different.
You can test these extraordinary fragrances as 2ml samples before committing to a full size. This way, you experience the stories on your skin without the risk of a blind buy.
## Discover Imaginary Authors at Parfinity - Your Literary Fragrance Journey
Imaginary Authors proves that niche fragrances can be true works of art. Every scent tells a story that unfolds on your skin. From smoky compositions like [Bull's Blood](/perfume/imaginary-authors-bull-s-blood) to fresh aquatics like [Every Storm a Serenade](/perfume/imaginary-authors-every-storm-a-serenade) - this brand offers something special for every taste.
At Parfinity, you can discover the entire world of Imaginary Authors as 2ml samples. Create your personal Discovery Box with five Imaginary Authors fragrances and experience how literary visions transform into scent molecules. Each sample provides 15-30 applications - enough to fully experience and understand the story.
The best part: the full price of your Parfinity Box is credited toward any full-size purchase. This means you test Imaginary Authors fragrances virtually risk-free. Whether you're interested in gourmand creations like [Yesterday Haze](/perfume/imaginary-authors-yesterday-haze) with its creamy fig note or prefer experimental compositions like [Whispered Myths](/perfume/imaginary-authors-whispered-myths) with cantaloupe and oud - at Parfinity, you'll find your perfect literary companion.
Discover Imaginary Authors online now and let yourself be enchanted by fragrances that are more than just perfumes - they are stories you can smell.
