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Imaginary Authors

Cape Heartache Candle

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, adventure, and the comfort found in unfamiliar places. This atmospheric scent captures the feeling of ancient forests, coastal landscapes, and unforgettable memories created along the journey.

The fragrance opens with the crisp freshness of Douglas fir, pine resin, and western hemlock, recreating the experience of walking through towering evergreen forests surrounded by cool mountain air. A touch of vanilla leaf and strawberry adds an unexpected softness, bringing warmth and emotional depth to the natural woodland character.

As the scent develops, old growth woods and mountain fog create a mysterious and comforting finish, evoking misty forests, quiet coastal retreats, and moments of reflection in nature.

Perfect for new adventures, cozy evenings, and cooler seasons, Cape Heartache wraps around you like a warm scarf, leaving behind a memorable and inviting trail.

Why You'll Love It

A unique forest-inspired fragrance with a warm, adventurous character.

Evergreen woods create a fresh and natural opening.

Strawberry adds a subtle sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the forest notes.

Vanilla leaf brings softness and comfort.

Mountain fog and old growth create a mysterious, atmospheric finish.

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

Fragrance Notes

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

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Discover Cape Heartache and experience the unforgettable blend of evergreen forests, soft sweetness, and misty landscapes captured in a fragrance designed for adventure and exploration.

Imaginary Authors
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
FRAGRANCE CATEGORY

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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