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Imaginary Authors Saint Julep
Imaginary Authors

Saint Julep

sweet
gourmand
green
citrus
aromatic
whiskey
fresh spicy
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Imaginary Authors is an indie fragrance house founded by Andee Matsuura, known for creating unconventional scents that prioritize storytelling and artistic vision over commercial appeal. The brand has built a devoted following for its willingness to take creative risks and explore unexpected fragrance territories.

Saint Julep opens with bright bergamot, grapefruit, and yuzu, immediately establishing a fresh, citrus-forward character that's tempered by cool mint and a subtle aromatic edge. The heart introduces whiskey alongside floral notes of lavender and ylang ylang, creating an intriguing contrast between herbaceous sage and sweet florality. The base settles into a gourmand finish with tonka bean, vanilla, and amber, anchored by woody notes that prevent the sweetness from becoming cloying. The overall composition balances green freshness with creamy gourmand warmth, making it feel both sophisticated and approachable.

This works well for anyone drawn to gourmand fragrances that avoid pure sweetness, especially those who appreciate herbal and aromatic complexity. It's equally suited to warm weather wear as cooler seasons, though the minty freshness gives it a slight edge during spring and summer. The whiskey-tinged character makes it particularly appealing for evening wear. Saint Julep aligns with The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic scent profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
sweet
100%
gourmand
100%
green
100%
citrus
100%
aromatic
75%
whiskey
50%
fresh spicy
50%
vanilla
50%
aquatic
50%
amber
50%
woody
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity 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.
grapefruit
grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
mint
mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
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.
yuzu
yuzu
The Japanese citrus that smells like a more complex, aromatic lemon, tart and zesty but with a floral, almost herbal undertone. Yuzu is sharper and less sweet than most Western citruses, giving it a modern, almost cool quality. It has become a hallmark of contemporary niche perfumery.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
lavender
lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
mint
mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
sage
sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
whiskey
whiskey
Warm, smoky, peaty or honeyed depending on the variety, whiskey adds a deep, complex spirit warmth to oriental and leather fragrances. Scotch whisky reads as smoky and complex; bourbon as sweet and vanilla-rich. Both add a warm, mellow sophistication that suits masculine and connoisseur-oriented compositions.
ylang ylang
ylang ylang
An exotic tropical flower with a dense, almost rubbery sweetness that can border on overwhelming, but in careful hands it adds an unmistakable lushness. It has banana-like and slightly medicinal facets that make it distinctive rather than generically pretty. A staple of heady oriental and vintage-style florals.
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.
sugar
sugar
Clean, crystalline, and sweet without complexity, sugar adds a simple, transparent sweetness to fragrances. Unlike caramel or honey, pure sugar reads as almost odorless but amplifies the sweetness of surrounding notes. It is often used as a modifier rather than a lead note, pushing compositions toward the sweeter side of their spectrum.
tonka bean
tonka bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
vanilla
vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
woody notes
woody notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Raconteur85% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

❤️
The Romantic84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
sweet100%gourmand100%green100%citrus100%aromatic75%
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
EDP
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Imaginary Authors Saint Julep— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. The current best price is $115.00 and MSRP is $253.00. At $115.00 you save 55% vs retail.
What does Imaginary Authors Saint Julep smell like? +
Imaginary Authors is an indie fragrance house founded by Andee Matsuura, known for creating unconventional scents that prioritize storytelling and artistic vision over commercial appeal. The brand has built a devoted following for its willingness to take creative risks and explore unexpected fragrance territories. Saint Julep opens with bright bergamot, grapefruit, and yuzu, immediately establishing a fresh, citrus-forward character that's tempered by cool mint and a subtle aromatic edge. The heart introduces whiskey alongside floral notes of lavender and ylang ylang, creating an intriguing contrast between herbaceous sage and sweet florality. The base settles into a gourmand finish with tonka bean, vanilla, and amber, anchored by woody notes that prevent the sweetness from becoming cloying. The overall composition balances green freshness with creamy gourmand warmth, making it feel both sophisticated and approachable. This works well for anyone drawn to gourmand fragrances that avoid pure sweetness, especially those who appreciate herbal and aromatic complexity. It's equally suited to warm weather wear as cooler seasons, though the minty freshness gives it a slight edge during spring and summer. The whiskey-tinged character makes it particularly appealing for evening wear. Saint Julep aligns with The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic scent profiles.
What are the notes in Imaginary Authors Saint Julep? +
Top: bergamot, grapefruit, mint, orange, yuzu. Heart: lavender, mint, sage, whiskey, ylang ylang. Base: amber, sugar, tonka bean, vanilla, woody notes.
What fragrance family is Saint Julep? +
Imaginary Authors Saint Julep belongs to the Gourmand fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Imaginary Authors Saint Julep? +
Based on shared notes, Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust (amber, tonka bean, ylang ylang, bergamot), Francesca Bianchi Lost in Heaven (amber, tonka bean, ylang ylang, bergamot), Etat Libre d'Orange Philippine Houseboy unisex (amber, tonka bean, mint, mint), V Canto Psiche (sugar, vanilla, ylang ylang, bergamot), New Brand 2 Women Women (tonka bean, vanilla, ylang ylang, bergamot) may smell similar to Saint Julep.
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