Imaginary Authors · 2024

Untamable

Imaginary Authors Untamable
Longevity 10–12 hmost of 11 people
Projection Strongabout 4 in 5 of 39 people
Worn by Everyonemost often worn by
leather-forward signature

sun-warmed leather with cumin spice, delicate cactus florals

Scent Notes

Leather
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What the community says

Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 47 describe how long it lasts, 39 how far it projects and 38 how it smells. Most other posts only name Untamable.

Sample first: opinions on this one are split.

How long it lasts47 people

10–12 h
for most people

Most people get 10–12 hours. From 11 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (10 h).

Long-lasting for most people

In words

The clear majority, about 9 in 10, say it lasts a long time.

How far it projects39 people

Projects strongly for many people
In words

The clear majority, about 4 in 5, say it projects strongly.

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Summary in words

Imaginary Authors Untamable: what people say about it.

Worn by everyone.

Most people get 10–12 hours of wear (11 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 10 hours).

Long-lasting for most people (47 people): The clear majority, about 9 in 10, say it lasts a long time.

Projects strongly for many people (39 people): The clear majority, about 4 in 5, say it projects strongly.

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 190+ 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

Imaginary Authors Untamable smells like sun-warmed leather with cumin spice, delicate cactus florals. It opens with leather, cumin and tonka, moves into cactus flower. It reads unisex.

This fragrance works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. It suits nights out. Released in 2024.

Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.

Is it right for you?

  • Best for: anyone after something leather forward and signature for nights out.
  • Sample first if: you are unsure about strong animal notes; this one divides opinion.
  • Skip if: you dislike leathery fragrances.

Around $115.

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Occasion
Night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict

Best for

Best for
  • Night out
The Brand

Imaginary Authors

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 sun-warmed leather with cumin spice, delicate cactus florals. It opens with leather, cumin and tonka, moves into cactus flower.

Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.

It works across all four seasons. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.

It reads unisex.

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