Vendor: Imaginary Authors
The Cobra and The Canary
smoky leather saddle, dusty hay, lemony haze
$115.00
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Imaginary Authors · 2013
Cape Heartache
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
pine forest air, sweet strawberry smoke
Scent Notes
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Cape Heartache by Imaginary Authors is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Cape Heartache was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Josh Meyer. The fragrance features Fir, Pine Tree, Big Strawberry, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Hemlock.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
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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