Gush›Imaginary Authors›Mosaic unisex
Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex
Imaginary Authors

Mosaic unisex

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Green
Aquatic
Aromatic
EDP · 2013 · unisex

Imaginary Authors is an indie perfume house founded by Alex Liri, known for creating fragrances with a narrative approach and emphasis on quality ingredients. The brand has built a reputation for thoughtful compositions that prioritize scent over marketing hype.

Mosaic opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, lemon, and orange, anchored by petitgrain and watery notes that give it a fresh, slightly aquatic quality. The heart develops a green, herbal character through fig leaf and neroli, while patchouli adds subtle earthiness beneath the continuing watery accord. The base is a classic chypre foundation, with cedar and vetiver providing woody structure, amber lending warmth, and oakmoss plus moss creating a soft, earthy finish that lingers without heaviness.

This is a versatile chypre for anyone who wants something green and citrus-forward without the synthetic sharpness of mainstream offerings. It works as well in summer as in cooler months, suitable for both everyday wear and more intentional occasions. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader, Mosaic will likely appeal to your taste in balanced, nuanced fragrances.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
ModerateLongevity
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison0 retailers · updated daily
Size
Updated 2177m ago
RetailerSize Price $/ml ↑
ScentSplitBest1ml$5.99$5.99Buy

Decant vendors are independent resellers · we earn a small commission

Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
90%
Fresh
87%
Floral
16%
Fruity
16%
Green
100%
Aquatic
80%
Aromatic
32%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
23%
Patchouli
16%
Earthy
84%
Amber
23%
Warm Spicy
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
lemon
lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
orange
orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
petitgrain
petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
watery notes
watery notes
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
fig leaf
fig leaf
The green, milky, and slightly sharp scent of freshly torn fig leaves rather than the fruit itself. Fig leaf is one of perfumery's most vivid green notes, with a raw, sap-like quality and a distinctive slightly sour, green-milk character. Used to add an intense, photosynthetic naturalism to green and woody compositions.
neroli
neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
water notes
water notes
watery notes
watery notes
Base · 3–12 hrs
amber
amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
cedar
cedar
moss
moss
Damp, green, and slightly bitter with a cool, shadowy quality, moss is nature's version of depth in perfumery. Oakmoss and tree moss both add a forest-floor complexity that anchors compositions in something real. Essential to classic chypre fragrances and the inspiration for countless green woody accords.
oakmoss
oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
vetiver
vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
📐
The TacticianBest match88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

🎩
The Aristocrat88% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

🏡
The Homesteader81% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
📐
The Tactician
Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
Citrus90%Fresh87%Floral16%Fruity16%Green100%
Fragrance Family
Chypre
EDP
Decants Available
1
listings in stock
1ml$5.99/ml

Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Mosaic unisex is $5.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $5.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Imaginary Authors fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex? +
$5.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex smell like? +
Imaginary Authors is an indie perfume house founded by Alex Liri, known for creating fragrances with a narrative approach and emphasis on quality ingredients. The brand has built a reputation for thoughtful compositions that prioritize scent over marketing hype. Mosaic opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, lemon, and orange, anchored by petitgrain and watery notes that give it a fresh, slightly aquatic quality. The heart develops a green, herbal character through fig leaf and neroli, while patchouli adds subtle earthiness beneath the continuing watery accord. The base is a classic chypre foundation, with cedar and vetiver providing woody structure, amber lending warmth, and oakmoss plus moss creating a soft, earthy finish that lingers without heaviness. This is a versatile chypre for anyone who wants something green and citrus-forward without the synthetic sharpness of mainstream offerings. It works as well in summer as in cooler months, suitable for both everyday wear and more intentional occasions. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader, Mosaic will likely appeal to your taste in balanced, nuanced fragrances.
What are the notes in Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex? +
Top: bergamot, lemon, orange, petitgrain, watery notes. Heart: fig leaf, neroli, patchouli, water notes, watery notes. Base: amber, cedar, moss, oakmoss, vetiver.
What fragrance family is Mosaic unisex? +
Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex belongs to the Chypre fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Imaginary Authors Mosaic unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (amber, vetiver, neroli, bergamot), Phlur Ameline for women (amber, cedar, neroli, bergamot), Demeter Christmas Tree (cedar, vetiver, fig leaf, bergamot), Cuba City York (oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, lemon), Cuba City York Men (oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, lemon) may smell similar to Mosaic unisex.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain