All the Noses on the perfumer Josh Myer from Imaginary Authors

Drawing inspiration from literature, art, and his own personal experiences, Meyer crafts scents that transport their wearers to other worlds, much like a good book.

Josh Meyer, an innovative and visionary perfumer, was born with an inherent appreciation for the finer things in life. From a young age, he developed a passion for whiskey, literature, cuisine, cigars, and music. This love for exquisite experiences instilled in him a sense of refined taste, which would later influence his career as a perfumer.

As Meyer grew older, he continued to be inspired by the elegance of his surroundings. However, the realm of niche perfumery ultimately ignited his deep passion for scent. In 2010, he decided to pursue a career as a perfumer, dedicating himself to the craft. Meyer embarked on an educational journey, seeking out the finest raw materials from around the world and learning the intricacies of blending them into unique and evocative fragrances.

Meyer's dedication to the art of perfumery culminated in creating his own brand, Imaginary Authors, in 2012. Based in Portland, Oregon, the brand stands as a testament to Meyer's unique approach to fragrance creation and his love of esoteric beauty. Imaginary Authors revolves around the concept of scent as art and art as a provocation, with each fragrance telling a layered narrative inspired by fictional works and their authors.

Meyer's approach to perfume creation is unlike any other. He is driven by a desire to evoke emotions and memories in those who experience his fragrances. Drawing inspiration from literature, art, and his own personal experiences, Meyer crafts scents that transport their wearers to other worlds, much like a good book.

His innovative ideas, combined with his skillful blending of high-quality ingredients, have led to the creation of distinctive and memorable fragrances.

Since its inception, Imaginary Authors has garnered a loyal following of perfume aficionados around the world. Some of Meyer's most popular and beloved fragrances include "Memoirs of a Trespasser," "Cape Heartache," and "Yesterday Haze."

With his unrelenting passion and unique approach, Meyer has made an indelible mark on the world of niche perfumery, solidifying his place as a truly imaginative and innovative creator in the realm of scent.

In Love with everything: Raspberry, Coconut Palm Sugar, Stardust

Written in 1982, this electrifying novel about sex, drugs, and decadence in pre-Miami Vice Florida, follows a delinquent clique of teenage girls through nightclubs, roller discos, and seedy South Beach bars in search of anything to keep the party going. Driven by an inexhaustible enthusiasm, the girls navigate a series of potentially dangerous situations with naive ease, radiating their infectious light like a disco ball and turning even the darkest circumstances into a dance party. Lauded for its unflinchingly honest portrayal of strong, outspoken, resourceful young women whose sole motivation was to have a good time, the book stands in stark contrast to the male chauvinism of the era and still resonates today. Critics have called it “an essential examination of the joys of recklessness” and “an addictive story in which every sentence glistens with sticky sweet summer heat.”

Falling into the Sea: Citrus, Lychee, Warm Sand

Falling into the Sea chronicles a short and torrid love affair among the hot beaches and lemon trees in the Gulf of Naples. Young girls pick bunches of jasmine flowers to bring to the boys cliff-jumping into the sea. An innocent first kiss erupts into an ardent summer entanglement. Hard lessons are learned but the memories of those warm and wild nights will never be forgotten. Take the plunge and lose yourself in the ecstatic waves of eternal youth.

A Whiff of Waffle Cone: Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Saigon Cinnamon

More of a Howdtheydoit than a Whodunnit this magical tale will sweep you back to simpler times and envelop you in a warm blanket of nostalgia. At the center of the novel is an ice cream shoppe with mysterious powers. Upon entering, customers are hit with a marvelous and magical aroma which immediately transports them to different periods of their life. Ping-ponging through four generations of rich family history and tender community connections, a narrative emerges that threads a message of endurance and togetherness unlike any other. And rather than dipping into an expected sugary sweetness, the melange of voices rings honest and true, making this a highly respected coming-of-age story you’ll want to revisit again and again.