Imaginary Authors 2015 EDP

U ££ Acquired

An Air Of Despair

by Josh Meyer

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Imaginary Authors An Air Of Despair is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Josh Meyer. Imaginary Authors's An Air Of Despair carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Only three notes are listed here: saffron, cedar and musk. That points to a dry, warm and quiet scent rather than anything showy. Fine for people who want something spare and a little moody.
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  • Subtle
  • Woody
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Grounded
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An Air Of Despair Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Saffron43%
Cedar35%
Musk22%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

An Air Of Despair has only three notes to go on: saffron, cedar and musk. Saffron should bring a warm, slightly leathery spice, cedar a dry and pencil-shaped woodiness, and musk a soft, skin-like finish. With so few notes it should read as a simple, unfussy woody-spicy scent that stays close to the skin. It is a modest, moody fragrance that works through restraint.

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