Bio:
Rescued from obscurity by students who tracked down the reclusive author at a remote cabin in the Austrian Alps, this collection of alpine fairy tales marks the return of enigmatic writer, Chunhua Luli. The main characters in these stories are wild animals but the tender lessons they impart cut straight to the heart of the human condition. In the titular story, a young fox becomes obsessed with a butterfly, only to learn the hazards of infatuation. Other themes explored include the advantages of unflagging ambition, the importance and impact of beautiful objects, the pursuit of serenity, and the power of positive thinking. Forty years after her remarkable debut, Luli once again reminds us we are all animals, connected by an expansive and ever-changing ecosystem much larger than ourselves.
When to Wear:
Wearing this floral wonder will amplify the beauty in everything. It’s a versatile scent, doubling as a mood-lifter during the day and bringing an ethereal elegance to nights out. Don't be led astray by the name, there is nothing animalic or off-putting about this scent.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent for close conversation and a little mystery: a floral haze that feels most compelling when the room is warm, the light is low, and you want to leave behind a soft, memorable trace rather than a loud entrance. It reads intimate, polished and slightly surreal.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its floral brightness and incense haze can unfold without becoming heavy. Apply lightly to pulse points or clothing for a graceful trail; a few sprays are enough, as the composition is meant to glow rather than project aggressively.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like florals with depth, a touch of smoke, and a polished but unconventional finish. It will appeal to those drawn to romantic, artistic scents that feel sensual, airy and a little off-center.
The nose
Josh Meyers created Imaginary Authors and shapes its fragrances with a playful, story-first approach that treats perfume like a literary object. His work for the house leans into unexpected accords, vivid contrasts and wearable compositions that feel more like chapters than formulas. As the founder and perfumer behind the brand, Meyers is closely associated with its signature blend of narrative and niche perfumery: scents built around fictional books, imagined authors and a sense of provocation. Fox in the Flowerbed fits that language well, pairing floral radiance with a smoky, atmospheric edge.
Imaginary Authors’s story
Imaginary Authors is built around the idea of scent as art and art as provocation. The house uses fictional literary worlds as a framework for fragrance, favoring unexpected materials, unisex wearability and compositions that feel imaginative rather than literal.
Fox in the Flowerbed’s concept
Fox in the Flowerbed belongs to Imaginary Authors' fictional-library universe, where each fragrance is presented as a book by an invented writer. Its story centers on alpine fairy-tale imagery and the tension between beauty, obsession and self-discovery, with the scent positioned as a floral wonder rather than anything animalic.
Extra info
Imaginary Authors frames the fragrance as a fictional book title, complete with an invented author and story. The brand is known for its literary concept, vegan-friendly formulas, and unisex eau de parfum style.
Bio:
Rescued from obscurity by students who tracked down the reclusive author at a remote cabin in the Austrian Alps, this collection of alpine fairy tales marks the return of enigmatic writer, Chunhua Luli. The main characters in these stories are wild animals but the tender lessons they impart cut straight to the heart of the human condition. In the titular story, a young fox becomes obsessed with a butterfly, only to learn the hazards of infatuation. Other themes explored include the advantages of unflagging ambition, the importance and impact of beautiful objects, the pursuit of serenity, and the power of positive thinking. Forty years after her remarkable debut, Luli once again reminds us we are all animals, connected by an expansive and ever-changing ecosystem much larger than ourselves.
When to Wear:
Wearing this floral wonder will amplify the beauty in everything. It’s a versatile scent, doubling as a mood-lifter during the day and bringing an ethereal elegance to nights out. Don't be led astray by the name, there is nothing animalic or off-putting about this scent.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent for close conversation and a little mystery: a floral haze that feels most compelling when the room is warm, the light is low, and you want to leave behind a soft, memorable trace rather than a loud entrance. It reads intimate, polished and slightly surreal.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, where its floral brightness and incense haze can unfold without becoming heavy. Apply lightly to pulse points or clothing for a graceful trail; a few sprays are enough, as the composition is meant to glow rather than project aggressively.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like florals with depth, a touch of smoke, and a polished but unconventional finish. It will appeal to those drawn to romantic, artistic scents that feel sensual, airy and a little off-center.
The nose
Josh Meyers created Imaginary Authors and shapes its fragrances with a playful, story-first approach that treats perfume like a literary object. His work for the house leans into unexpected accords, vivid contrasts and wearable compositions that feel more like chapters than formulas. As the founder and perfumer behind the brand, Meyers is closely associated with its signature blend of narrative and niche perfumery: scents built around fictional books, imagined authors and a sense of provocation. Fox in the Flowerbed fits that language well, pairing floral radiance with a smoky, atmospheric edge.
Imaginary Authors’s story
Imaginary Authors is built around the idea of scent as art and art as provocation. The house uses fictional literary worlds as a framework for fragrance, favoring unexpected materials, unisex wearability and compositions that feel imaginative rather than literal.
Fox in the Flowerbed’s concept
Fox in the Flowerbed belongs to Imaginary Authors' fictional-library universe, where each fragrance is presented as a book by an invented writer. Its story centers on alpine fairy-tale imagery and the tension between beauty, obsession and self-discovery, with the scent positioned as a floral wonder rather than anything animalic.
Extra info
Imaginary Authors frames the fragrance as a fictional book title, complete with an invented author and story. The brand is known for its literary concept, vegan-friendly formulas, and unisex eau de parfum style.