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Atmospheric scene of O, Unknown! by Imaginary Authors
Product shot of O, Unknown! by Imaginary Authors
Atmospheric scene of O, Unknown! by Imaginary Authors

O, Unknown!

Mysterious tea & powdery whispers.
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Details on Imaginary Authors O, Unknown!

O, Unknown! is a mysterious fragrance from Imaginary Authors released in 2017. Created by Josh Meyer, this perfume combines the sophistication of tea with powdery orris butter and woody undertones. It's a complex composition that balances between classic and modern sensibilities.

How does Imaginary Authors O, Unknown! smell?

Opens with a distinctive blend of black tea and smoky Lapsang Souchong, complemented by rich orris butter that creates a powdery, almost shortbread-like accord. The heart reveals earthy Kyoto moss and creamy sandalwood, while a subtle musk adds depth to the base. The overall impression is of dusty books, warm tea, and sophisticated powder notes.

Sillage

Low
Excellent

Longevity

< 4 hours
> 12 hours

Gendertendency

Masculine
Unisex
Feminine

Uniqueness

Mainstream
Niche

Reviews & Q&A

5.5/10
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Heija
Heija
June 1, 2026
8/10

from sweet to dusty

A fruity-vegetal sweetness almost jumps out at me with the first whiff, along with smoke from coniferous woods. Gradually, the notes solidify into woody, green powder. Then to sandalwood shavings and soft leather. Then to the last remains of rouge in a long-used jar. It doesn't suit me, but it has something. Additionally, I accidentally layered a citrus body lotion over it and the mixture was quite good. Deeper and more inviting than the lemon alone. Retrospectively raised from 3 to 4 stars because the late dry down fascinated me so much during the third and fourth trials. I actually ended up ordering the bottle.

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maxim67
May 30, 2026
3/10

Old and plastic

I find that the fragrance unfortunately smells unpleasant. At first it reminds me of an old library or old books, but then something very artificially milky comes along, which I didn't like.

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Imaginary Authors fragrance bottles arranged like a colorful library
About the brand

Imaginary Authors

Founded by perfumer Josh Meyer and creative director Ashod Simonian, this Portland house pairs expressive scents with fictional books and vivid cover art.
Portland, Oregon, United States · Founded 2012 · 22 fragrances at Parfinity
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