A green glass bottle with a silver cap, featuring a label that depicts a shield, a tree stump with an axe, and a flying eagle. The text "Ales Volat Propriis" is above the shield, evoking the spirit of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest. Cape Heartache by Imaginary Authors embodies this imagery perfectly.

Cape Heartache

Name: Cape Heartache
Brand: Imaginary Authors
Price: 8.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Cape Heartache blends Douglas fir, pine resin, strawberry, vanilla leaf, old growth, and mountain fog into an atmospheric fragrance.

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Step into the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest with Cape Heartache, a captivating fragrance inspired by exploration, discovery, and the comfort found in unfamiliar places. Created by Perfumer Josh Meyer, this evocative scent captures the atmosphere of ancient forests, coastal landscapes, and memories formed during life-changing journeys.

The fragrance opens with the crisp freshness of Douglas fir, pine resin, and western hemlock, creating the feeling of walking through a mist-covered evergreen forest. As the scent develops, sweet strawberry and vanilla leaf introduce a surprising softness, adding warmth and emotional depth to the natural woodland character.

A foundation of old growth woods and mountain fog creates a mysterious, earthy finish that feels both comforting and adventurous. Rich, atmospheric, and unforgettable, Cape Heartache wraps around you like a warm scarf on a cool evening.

Perfect for new adventures, quiet reflections, and moments when you want to carry the feeling of the forest with you.

Why You'll Love It

A unique forest fragrance inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Evergreen woods and pine resin create a fresh, natural opening.

Strawberry adds a subtle sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the dark woods.

Mountain fog and old growth notes create a mysterious, comforting trail.

Perfect for fall and winter wear, outdoor adventures, and lovers of atmospheric fragrances.

Fragrance Notes

Notes: Douglas Fir, Pine Resin, Western Hemlock, Vanilla Leaf, Strawberry, Old Growth, Mountain Fog

Perfumer

Josh Meyer

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Discover Cape Heartache and experience the beauty of ancient forests, sweet memories, and adventurous landscapes captured in a truly unforgettable fragrance.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors is born from the concept of scent as art and art as provocation. Like a good book, these scents are meant to inspire you. In these bottles are layered narratives that are sure to generate stirring conversation, fragrances that might be capable of changing the course of your own personal story. The hope is that they not only invigorate and intoxicate, but also take you to new places.

Perfumer Josh Meyer created Imaginary Authors to tell stories through his unique perfumes, rather than in books. Each Imaginary Authors fragrance follows a compelling story line peppered with intriguing twists. These are scents to curl up with, to share with friends, to take with you wherever you go, and to return to again and again for a uniquely transcendent experience.

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Gourmand

Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.

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