Vendor: Imaginary Authors
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Imaginary Authors · 2020
A Whiff of Waffle Cone
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 45 people
Season
Cooler months8 in 10 season mentions
gourmand
sweet
intimate
What the community says
Syrupy and sweet, made for cooler months
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, Reddit, TikTok and Facebook groups, updated 25 Oct 2026: 52 describe how long it lasts, 45 how far it projects and 58 how it smells. Most other posts only name A Whiff of Waffle Cone.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts52 people
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects45 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it projects strongly
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about half say it projects strongly, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it28 mentions
8 in 10
season mentions are cooler
8 in 10 cooler2 in 10 other seasons
From 28 mentions of a season.
Cooler months
Creators on A Whiff of Waffle Cone2 videos
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone: what people say about it.
In short: Syrupy and sweet, made for cooler months.
Worn by everyone.
Wear time varies a lot (52 people): No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Mixed reports on projection (45 people): No single story here: about half say it projects strongly, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Of the 28 mentions of a season, about 8 in 10 are about cooler weather.
People wear it most for: cooler months.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 300+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Facebook groups are private, so we count what people say there but never show names, quotes or links from them.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone comes across as sweet caramel ice cream drizzled with cinnamon. Key notes are syrup, caramel and ice cream. It reads unisex.
It is best in fall and winter and is easy to wear day or night. It suits date nights. Released in 2020.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for date nights.
- Sample first if: you are unsure about strong sweet notes; this one divides opinion.
- Skip if: you dislike gourmand fragrances.
Around $115.
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Occasion
Date
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
Imaginary Authors is a Portland, Oregon concept-fragrance house, every scent is presented as the fictional book that inspired it, complete with cover, author, and plot. The compositions themselves are approachable, gourmand-heavy and unusually literal (chocolate, cherry pie, peach, marzipan). The 19 live pieces on Scendira average .66 and are overwhelmingly unisex (17 of 19). Family split: Gourmand (7), Fresh (5), Woody (3), Leather (1), Clean & Musky (1). Prices are entry-niche friendly: $46-$129 (average $94). Standout live pieces: Blend No.83 ($115,.18, warm chocolate coffee with rum and sweet smoke), Dipped in Chocolate ($115,.11, warm chocolate cardamom, creamy caramel waffle), Every Storm A Serenade 2024 ($46,.94, cool sea mist with eucalyptus and spruce), A Little Secret ($46,.88, warm cherry pie, spiced rum glaze, sweet marzipan) and First Peach of the Season ($46,.83, fresh peach cream with honey and bitter citrus).
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like sweet caramel ice cream drizzled with cinnamon. Key notes are syrup, caramel and ice cream.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in fall and winter. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits date nights.
It reads unisex.
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