Best Imaginary Authors for Fall: 5 Scents for Smoke, Leaves and Sweaters
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The best Imaginary Authors scent for fall is Memoirs of a Trespasser, a woody, smoky vanilla that Fragrantica voters pick mostly for fall and winter. For real smoke go A City on Fire, for leather go Slow Explosions, for soft fig go Yesterday Haze, and for dessert go A Whiff of Waffle Cone.
- Coziest all-rounder: Memoirs of a Trespasser.
- Most smoke: A City on Fire.
- Gentlest for daytime: Yesterday Haze.
Imaginary Authors, whose scents Fragrantica credits to perfumer Josh Meyer, has a scent for almost every season. But fall is where the line really shines: smoke, leather, vanilla, fig and waffle cones.
This is not a tour of the whole line. Our Imaginary Authors guide already does that. Here we rank just the five that fit fall best, by mood, using Fragrantica season votes and reviewer quotes.
Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser
Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a TrespasserVanilla, myrrh, guaiac wood, benzoin, oak barrelsShop now
Fragrantica lists vanilla and myrrh, then guaiac wood, oak and benzoin, over clay, ambrette and oak barrels. Cold weather dominates its season votes.
One reviewer says it is "like sitting by a fire with dusty books in an old leather backpack." That is fall in a bottle. Reviewers disagree on the smoke, though. Some get "photorealistic smoky wood," others get "no campfire at all."
Imaginary Authors A City on Fire
Imaginary Authors A City on FireBurnt match, cardamom, cade, juniper, dark berriesShop now
This is the smoke pick. Fragrantica lists burnt match and cardamom, then juniper, cade oil and spikenard, over labdanum, dark berries and clearwood. Voters lean fall and winter, mostly for evenings.
One fan calls it "my signature scent" because the juniper and berries balance the smoke. A critic says it reminded them of "barbecue smoked ribs." Reviewers compare it to By the Fireplace and Encre Noire, but more intense.
Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions
Imaginary Authors Slow ExplosionsSaffron, apple, rose, leather, benzoinShop now
Fragrantica lists saffron and apple, then rose and leather, over benzoin and cashmeran. The fall and winter vote is overwhelming.
The opening is the test. One reviewer calls it "HARSH" at first and says skin chemistry makes or breaks it. Another thinks it is "signature scent worthy." Sample before you commit.
Imaginary Authors Yesterday Haze
Imaginary Authors Yesterday HazeFig, whipped cream, iris, tonka, walnutShop now
The softest fall pick. Fragrantica lists fig and whipped cream, then iris and tonka, over woods, walnut and fruit. Fall leads its season votes.
One reviewer finds it "nostalgic," with "an almost antique vibe." Another says it gets cloying later on. Some report 5 to 8 hours, others say it fades to skin in about two.
Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle Cone
Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Waffle ConeSyrup, caramel, whipped cream, vanilla, cinnamonShop now
Fragrantica lists syrup, caramel and ice cream, then whipped cream, vanilla and cinnamon, over amyris. Voters lean fall and winter.
Fans say it smells like a real waffle cone. Critics call it "suffocatingly strong and sickly sweet." One spray is plenty. It also made our Thanksgiving perfume list.
| Fall mood | Smoke | Sweetness | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memoirs of a Trespasser | Cabin, old books | Some | Medium |
| A City on Fire | Bonfire | Lots | Low |
| Slow Explosions | Leather jacket | Hint | Low |
| Yesterday Haze | Orchard haze | None | Medium |
| A Whiff of Waffle Cone | Dessert | None | Very high |
Smoke and sweetness are our read of each scent's Fragrantica accords and reviews.
- Memoirs of a Trespasser: the coziest, most wearable fall pick.
- A City on Fire: the best pure smoke for cold nights.
- Slow Explosions: leather and rose for nights out, if the opening works on you.
- Yesterday Haze: soft fig for daytime and the office.
- A Whiff of Waffle Cone: the sweet treat, best in small doses.
If you buy one Imaginary Authors for fall, make it Memoirs of a Trespasser. It is warm, woody and easy to wear from September to February. Smoke lovers should go straight to A City on Fire instead.
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Which one is right for you?
- Want cozy vanilla and wood: Memoirs of a Trespasser
- Want real smoke: A City on Fire
- Want leather and rose: Slow Explosions
- Want soft and creamy: Yesterday Haze
- Want dessert: A Whiff of Waffle Cone
FAQ
What is the best Imaginary Authors for fall?
Memoirs of a Trespasser is our top pick. Fragrantica voters favor it for fall and winter, and reviewers describe it as cozy and woody.
Which Imaginary Authors smells like a campfire?
A City on Fire. Fragrantica lists burnt match and cade oil, and it is the smokiest pick in this list.
Is Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions good for fall?
Yes. Fragrantica voters overwhelmingly pick it for fall and winter evenings.
What does Yesterday Haze smell like?
Creamy fig with iris and soft woods. Reviewers describe it as nostalgic and gentle.
Try it before the full bottle.
Wear a decant for a few days on your own skin, then decide. Or let the finder narrow it down for you.
