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Imaginary Authors

The Cobra and The Canary

The Cobra and The Canary by Imaginary Authors is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a leather, sponsored composition with a green undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.

provocative contrastearthy freshnessbold narrativewoody richnessspicy brightness
3.68· 1,104 Ratings
Created byJosh Meyer
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

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.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Notes

As listed

When to Wear

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

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak800
Weak3.5k
Moderate16.0k
Long14.6k
Eternal2.1k
Sillage
Intimate3.7k
Moderate16.0k
Strong3.8k
Enormous1.3k

Application Tips

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.

Designer Imaginary Authors

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

A clandestine meeting in a dimly lit room where the air is thick with anticipation and subtle leather notes whisper secrets between the walls.

Fig. 01 — The Cobra and The Canary, Imaginary Authors

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