Imaginary Authors

Josh Meyer is the founder and perfumer behind Imaginary Authors, a Portland-based niche fragrance house where scent and storytelling intertwine. Known for his unconventional approach, Meyer creates perfumes as if they were novels — complete with plot, character, and emotion. His work blurs the line between art and olfaction, using both natural and synthetic materials to evoke imaginary worlds that feel strangely familiar. Each fragrance is designed not just to be worn, but to be read — a sensory narrative that unfolds differently on every skin.