Imaginary Authors - Wildly Inventive Fragrances

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Category: BODY OILS

WHEN TO WEAR THIS FRAGRANCE: 
With pops of rose and hits of saffron, this scent explodes on the skin and awakens the senses. Every inhale will open you up to the idea of escape, push you to take risks, and embolden you to get truly lost. Let us know how it goes.

 

NOTES:
Saffron
Rose Absolute
Leather
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Benzoin
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SYNOPSISIn 1980, Gwen K. Vroomen quit a monotonous job, went to the corner bar, and – on the bartender’s urging – threw a dart at a world map tacked on the wall. She had never heard of Goa but knew immediately she needed to go. Three months later she was celebrating Hindu New Year at a tea garden high in the hills of Kerala, fireworks exploding below. She wrote of that night: “I was resuscitated by color, redeemed by the vibrant unknown.” Her self-proclaimed “Journey out of darkness,” dotted with unforgettable stories of night markets, river floats, and harrowing moped rides, inspired a generation of young Americans eager to buck the drudgery of ordinary life.

 

>Our candles are large 11oz soy blend with cotton wicks and a 55-hour burn time.
>Our soaps are 6oz hard-milled and enriched with shea butter, sweet almond oil & vitamin E.

 

Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 15 reviews)

William ★★★★★

I dabbed a bit on my wrist before a late meeting and honestly couldn’t stop inhaling it—that saffron bite keeps things interesting without going sweet. It’s the kind of scent that makes you feel braver just walking out the door.

David T. ★★★★★

The rose and saffron combo is genuinely explosive — one spritz on my pulse points and I’m transported somewhere far more daring. It lingers for hours without being cloying, and every inhale really does feel like a tiny escape.

Avery ★★★★★

I put a few drops on before bed and the saffron really does hit you first, then the rose softens it into something almost addictive. It's rich but not heavy, and I caught myself re-smelling my wrist hours later. Definitely my new go-to for when I need a little push out of a rut.