Imaginary Authors

Josh Meyer, the mastermind behind Portland-based Imaginary Authors, never liked the sound of conformist ideas about fragrance and always had bad connotations of the perfume world in mind. Until one day, he was sent some perfume samples that opened up a years-long rabbit hole of research and trial-and-error that eventually led him into the world of niche fragrances. This led him to quit his real estate job and start creating his own unique line of distinctive fragrances that can be compared side by side, like tasting wine.
Imaginary Authors was born, offering wildly unique fragrances born from the concept of fragrance as art and art as provocation. Like a good book, each fragrance is meant to inspire. Inside these bottles are layered narratives that are sure to spark conversation, fragrances that may change the course of your own personal story. They will not only invigorate and intoxicate you, but also take you to new places. Each Imaginary Authors fragrance follows a compelling story, peppered with intriguing twists and turns. These are scents to curl up with, share with friends, take with you wherever you go, and return to again and again for a uniquely transcendent experience.
Imaginary Authors passionately believes that creativity is the best tool we have to solve systemic problems in an industry, a community, and the world at large. They also believe in the importance of amplifying historically muted voices, advocating for equality for all people, believing there is much work to be done, and dedicating themselves to meeting that challenge with creativity and heart. Simply put, they believe in beautiful things and that a beautiful future is within our reach.