Slow Explosions - eau de parfum

Slow Explosions by Imaginary Authors opens fruity without being sweet. With notes of apple and saffron, it delivers a soft and velvety allure that transforms into an elegant blend of suede leather and rose. You could say it is a “modern take” on Oud Silk Mood by Francis Kurkdjian, in which the oudh is replaced with sumptuous suede.

Inspiration Imaginary Authors:
In 1980, Gwen K. Vroomen quit a monotonous job, went to the corner bar, and – on the bartender’s urging – threw a dart at a world map tacked on the wall. She had never heard of Goa but knew immediately she needed to go. Three months later she was celebrating Hindu New Year at a tea garden high in the hills of Kerala, fireworks exploding below. She wrote of that night: “I was resuscitated by color, redeemed by the vibrant unknown.” Her self-proclaimed “Journey out of darkness,” dotted with unforgettable stories of night markets, river floats, and harrowing moped rides, inspired a generation of young Americans eager to buck the drudgery of ordinary life.

Benzoin, Cashmeran, Leather, Rose, Saffron

The stories about the fragrances from Imaginary Authors are pieces of art in themselves. Compelling, with the necessary drama, romance, and plot twists the stories exist parallel to the perfumes. Perfumer Josh Meyer makes the scents first, after which he and his creative director Ashod Simonian form the texts. They let themselves be inspired by the stories the fragrances and ingredients tell them. This way, they come up with playful ingredients, such as 'first kiss' in Sundrunk.