Vendor: Imaginary Authors
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Imaginary Authors · 2017
O, Unknown!
Longevity
2–7 hmost of 22 people
Projection
Softabout 4 in 5 of 68 people
Season
Cooler monthsmost worn
woody
smoky
grounded
skin-close
smoky black tea, powdery orris, dry wood
Scent Notes
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What the community says
Powdery, made for cooler months
Scendira's summary of 200+ people on perfume review sites. Updated 25 Oct 2026
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts75 people
2–7 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 2–7 hours. From 22 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (6 h).
Wear time varies a lot
about 2 in 5 say it fades quickly
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
Reports are mixed: about 2 in 5 say it fades quickly, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects68 people
A quiet wear
about 4 in 5 say it stays close to the skin
In words
Ask people how far O, Unknown! carries, and about 4 in 5 say it stays close to the skin.
When people wear it
Cooler months
most worn
Cooler months
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 70+
say it fades quickly, 25% say it lasts a long time
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Imaginary Authors O, Unknown!: what 200+ people say about it.
In short: Powdery, made for cooler months.
Worn by everyone.
Most people get 2–7 hours of wear (22 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 6 hours).
Wear time varies a lot (75 people): Reports are mixed: about 2 in 5 say it fades quickly, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
A quiet wear (68 people): Ask people how far O, Unknown! carries, and about 4 in 5 say it stays close to the skin.
People wear it most for: cooler months.
Fades quickly for many: 40% of 70+ say it fades quickly, 25% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
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 200+ 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.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think smoky black tea, powdery orris, dry wood: that is Imaginary Authors O, Unknown!. Key notes are orris, black tea and tea. It reads unisex.
It is best in spring, fall and winter and is easy to wear day or night. Reach for it for the office. Released in 2017.
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 woody and smoky for the office.
- Sample first if: you have not smelled it before; it is not an easy blind buy.
- Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.
Around $115.
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Occasion
Office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Office
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 smoky black tea, powdery orris, dry wood. Key notes are orris, black tea and tea.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits the office.
It reads unisex.
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