Imaginary Authors · 2026
Impassable Wilderness
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
woody
aromatic
grounded
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Impassable Wilderness by Imaginary Authors is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Impassable Wilderness was launched in 2026. The nose behind this fragrance is Josh Meyer. The fragrance features Pine, Petrichor, Fern, Red Cedar, Fir and Oakmoss. Impassable Wilderness by Imaginary Authors is a collaboration connected to Wildwood, evoking an overgrown forest in the Pacific Northwest outside Portland. The fragrance combines grand fir, Scotch pine, resurrection fern, red cedar, oakmoss, petrichor and an ancient grove accord.
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
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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