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Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions unisex
Imaginary Authors

Slow Explosions unisex

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Green
Woody
Earthy
EDP · 2016 · unisex

Imaginary Authors is an indie fragrance house known for creating unconventional scents with literary-inspired names and distinctive visual branding. The brand focuses on original compositions that prioritize distinctive character over mass appeal.

Slow Explosions opens with bright top notes of lemon and apple that quickly give way to spiced elements from ginger and saffron. The heart settles into a smoky leather and amber core, with subtle rose and grass notes adding complexity without softening the composition's inherent darkness. The base is dense and woody, anchored by amber, benzoin, and birch, with cloves and leather providing a sharp, slightly austere finish. The overall effect is a warm, spicy amber with pronounced leather and smoky character that feels deliberately unconventional.

This fragrance suits someone looking for a unisex amber that doesn't compromise on edge or depth. It works well in cooler months and suits evening wear or anyone drawn to smoky, leather-forward compositions. If you gravitate toward The Dark Poet, The Mystic, and The Seducer, Slow Explosions will likely resonate.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
64%
Floral
23%
Rose
23%
Fruity
60%
Green
23%
Woody
46%
Earthy
36%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
86%
Spicy
82%
Balsamic
32%
Vanilla
32%
Sweet
32%
Leather
100%
Smoky
90%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
apple
apple
Fresh, crisp, and slightly cidery, apple reads as clean and natural rather than candy-sweet. Green apple is sharper and more aromatic; red apple is rounder and juicier. Both add an approachable freshness to florals and fresher orientals, and green apple in particular is a signature of certain classic masculines.
birch
birch
Tarry, smoky, and distinctly medicinal, birch tar (used in classic leather fragrances) has an almost petroleum-like quality that creates unmistakable leather accords. Birch leaf, by contrast, is clean and green. Birch tar is not for the timid: it's the note that makes old-school Russian Leather fragrances smell like what they are.
ginger
ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
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.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 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.
grass
grass
The clean, green, slightly sweet smell of freshly cut lawn, one of the most universally pleasant scents in nature. In perfumery it adds an honest, outdoorsy freshness that synthetic 'clean' notes often fake but rarely match. Often paired with citrus in sporty and fresh compositions.
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
rose
rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
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.
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
birch
birch
Tarry, smoky, and distinctly medicinal, birch tar (used in classic leather fragrances) has an almost petroleum-like quality that creates unmistakable leather accords. Birch leaf, by contrast, is clean and green. Birch tar is not for the timid: it's the note that makes old-school Russian Leather fragrances smell like what they are.
cloves
cloves
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The Dark PoetBest match91% match
You don't wear fragrance. You inhabit it.

Dark, animalic, smoky, resinous. Challenging, polarizing, completely unforgettable.

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The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Seducer83% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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Scent Profile
Fresh64%
Floral23%
Rose23%
Fruity60%
Green23%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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What does Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions unisex smell like? +
Imaginary Authors is an indie fragrance house known for creating unconventional scents with literary-inspired names and distinctive visual branding. The brand focuses on original compositions that prioritize distinctive character over mass appeal. Slow Explosions opens with bright top notes of lemon and apple that quickly give way to spiced elements from ginger and saffron. The heart settles into a smoky leather and amber core, with subtle rose and grass notes adding complexity without softening the composition's inherent darkness. The base is dense and woody, anchored by amber, benzoin, and birch, with cloves and leather providing a sharp, slightly austere finish. The overall effect is a warm, spicy amber with pronounced leather and smoky character that feels deliberately unconventional. This fragrance suits someone looking for a unisex amber that doesn't compromise on edge or depth. It works well in cooler months and suits evening wear or anyone drawn to smoky, leather-forward compositions. If you gravitate toward The Dark Poet, The Mystic, and The Seducer, Slow Explosions will likely resonate.
What are the notes in Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions unisex? +
Top: apple, birch, ginger, lemon, saffron. Heart: amber, grass, leather, rose, saffron. Base: amber, benzoin, birch, cloves, leather.
What fragrance family is Slow Explosions unisex? +
Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions unisex belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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.

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