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Imaginary Authors

An Air Of Despair

An Air Of Despair by Imaginary Authors is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a woody, sponsored composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.

intimate complexitypowdery warmthwoody nostalgiasmoky introspectionmetallic depth
3.65· 68 Ratings
Created byJosh Meyer
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Josh Meyer's 'An Air Of Despair' by Imaginary Authors is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that was launched in 2015. This composition layers notes of woody and warm spicy accords with musky, powdery, metallic, leather, and tobacco elements to create an atmospheric and evocative scent. The interplay between the earthy woods and the smoky undertones of leather and tobacco gives this fragrance a complex depth that feels both intimate and contemplative.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Notes

As listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak3.0k
Weak6.1k
Moderate16.0k
Long9.0k
Eternal4.0k
Sillage
Intimate7.2k
Moderate16.0k
Strong3.7k
Enormous10.9k

Application Tips

This fragrance blooms slowly and stays close to the skin, so apply it generously on pulse points for maximum impact. It pairs well with cooler evenings when you want a subtle yet distinctive presence.

Designer Imaginary Authors

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04 · Dossier

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The story behind the bottle.

The quiet solitude of an empty room, where the scent of leather-bound books mingles with the lingering trace of a long-extinguished cigarette.

Fig. 01 — An Air Of Despair, Imaginary Authors

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