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Imaginary Authors · Sold as unisex
Bull's Blood
The dimly lit study where the scent of warm spices and smoky tobacco fills the air, mingling with the subtle sweetness of rose petals.
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Bull's BloodPremium · $100–250
68%Similar accords, often for lessLoud for Him · Tommy HilfigerMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Josh Meyer's Bull's Blood by Imaginary Authors was launched in 2012 as part of the brand's mission to create provocative and layered narratives through scent. This woody aromatic fragrance opens with a bold patchouli note, which is balanced by the sweetness of rose. As it develops, earthy and musky undertones emerge, intertwined with warm spiciness and tobacco, creating a complex and intriguing composition that feels both intimate and mysterious.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold over time. The patchouli is strong initially but fades into a rich blend of earthy and spicy scents that last well into the evening.
Fig. 01 — Bull's Blood, Imaginary Authors
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Josh Meyer
Scent as literary provocationJosh Meyer is an American perfumer who developed refined tastes early in life around whiskey, literature, cuisine, and music before deciding in 2010 to pursue perfumery.
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Adds amber, vanilla and aromatic; shares rose.
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What people
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A polarising scent: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 49%.