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Imaginary Authors · Sold as unisex
The Cobra and The Canary
A clandestine meeting in a dimly lit room where the air is thick with anticipation and subtle leather notes whisper secrets between the walls.
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The Cobra and The CanaryPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessGourmand Leather · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares leather, iris and lemon8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Imaginary Authors and crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, The Cobra and The Canary is a Woody Spicy fragrance that embodies the brand's ethos of scent as art. It opens with a vivid contrast between fresh spicy and citrus notes, creating an initial burst of energy and brightness. This gives way to a heart of green and herbal accords, adding layers of complexity and freshness. At its core, leather and animalic notes meld seamlessly into powdery undertones, grounding the composition in earthy richness.
The Cobra and The Canary is a narrative-driven fragrance that invites conversation and introspection, much like a captivating novel. It's designed to be provocative and stirring, inviting wearers to explore new dimensions of their own personal stories.
Apply one or two sprays to ensure that the powdery base notes have time to unfold, while the fresh spicy and citrus top notes make their initial impact. This fragrance reads best close to skin, so a more focused application will enhance its intimate qualities.
Fig. 01 — The Cobra and The Canary, 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.
Designer Imaginary Authors
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The originalThe Cobra and The CanaryImaginary Authors · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2017Gourmand LeatherShares Leather, Iris and Lemonunder $40★ 4.29 (351)53%Match
Zara · 2022Gourmand Leather Nº0059Shares Leather and Irisunder $40★ 4.26 (182)50%Match
Zara · 2019Gourmand Leather 2019Shares Leather and Irisunder $40★ 4.32 (250)51%Match
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With Loewe 7 Loewe Sport Edicion Especial
Adds aromatic, amber and balsamic; shares four accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 22%.