Imaginary Authors - CAPE HEARTACHE – Eau de Parfum

Imaginary Authors CAPE HEARTACHE Eau de Parfum

The Warmth of the Wilderness

CAPE HEARTACHE is an invitation to leave the familiar path and follow the unknown. Whether it’s a late-night bonfire under a sky full of stars, the thrill of a first date, an unplanned arrival at a wild celebration, or a quiet walk through rain-soaked streets – this fragrance wraps around you like a soft scarf on a frosty evening, drawing people irresistibly toward your warmth. The composition opens with the powerful presence of warm Douglas fir, its resinous breath calling to deep, untouched forests. Delicately interwoven pine resin amplifies this aura with a balsamic, golden glow, while the Western hemlock adds a cool, velvety dimension. Soft, sweet-cream vanilla leaf settles around the striking woods, lending the scene a sensual smoothness before the unexpected freshness of ripe strawberries flashes through – playful, radiant, and full of life.

The Voices of Ancient Forests

Within the layers of this composition rises the majestic voice of ancient woods. It is not loud, but deep and calm – like the whisper of giant trees that have stood for centuries. The image of moss-covered trunks, of light streaming through a green canopy, and of earth carrying stories through time gives this scent its meditative depth. In CAPE HEARTACHE, the spirit of adventure and inner peace merge into an olfactory harmony, where the forested facets of Douglas fir and Western hemlock meet the gentle, sweet heart of vanilla leaf. The fruity lightness of strawberry dances between the woods, as if telling its own story.

Mist Over the Mountains

With the cool, almost mystical touch of mountain fog, another layer emerges, wrapping the fragrance like morning mist. It carries you onto a path that disappears into the soft light of dawn, while everything is still and only the distant murmur of a river accompanies you. This fresh clarity balances the warm depth of the woods and the tender sweetness of vanilla, creating a fascinating play between coolness and comfort. Inspired by the novel of author Philip Sava, CAPE HEARTACHE tells the story of a youthful expedition into the Pacific Northwest in 1881 – a tale of love, discovery, and the search for a home in a wild, untamed world. It is not just a perfume, but a poetic map for those ready to begin their own journey.

Behind this story stands independent perfumer Josh Meyer, founder of Imaginary Authors. Known for his unconventional, literature-inspired fragrance worlds, he creates perfumes like chapters of a novel – with notes acting as characters and stories that make the wearer the protagonist. Meyer combines precise craftsmanship with artistic freedom to compose scents that are as complex as they are approachable.

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