Imaginary Authors
Key Takeaways
- Imaginary Authors was founded in 2010 by self-taught perfumer Josh Meyer, who left a career in real estate to build one of the most recognisable cult houses in niche perfumery.
- Every fragrance is designed as a chapter from a fictional book, complete with its own story, mood and emotional arc.
- The storytelling extends to the packaging, with each bottle presented like a vintage book cover featuring distinctive art and design.
- Connection Parfumerie is the exclusive Australian stockist for Imaginary Authors.
Imaginary Authors was founded by self-taught perfumer Josh Meyer in 2010. Based in Portland, Oregon, the brand merges the worlds of literature and scent in a way that has earned it a devoted following across the niche fragrance community. After leaving a career in real estate, Meyer channelled his passion for creativity into perfumery and built something that has no real equivalent anywhere else in the market.
Scent as Art, Art as Provocation
Each fragrance from Imaginary Authors is designed as a chapter from a fictional book, complete with its own story, mood and emotional arc. These are not simply olfactory compositions. They are invitations to imagine, reflect and play. Meyer's guiding principle is straightforward but genuinely bold: scent is art, and art is provocation. The compositions follow that logic without compromise.
Packaging as Part of the Narrative
The storytelling does not stop at the fragrance itself. Each bottle is presented like a vintage book cover, featuring distinctive design elements, abstract art or collage work. Every detail from the label to the listed notes contributes to a universe that makes Imaginary Authors instantly recognisable and genuinely collectable. The object and the scent are designed to be experienced together.
Shop Imaginary Authors at Connection Parfumerie
Connection Parfumerie is the first offical Australian stockist for Imaginary Authors. The full range is available online and in store.
