Imaginary Authors

The Cobra & The Canary

The Cobra & The Canary
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The Cobra & The Canary

Smoky leather meets asphalt rebellion.
Eau de Parfum
One review

Details

Perfumer

The Cobra & The Canary by Imaginary Authors is a unique leather-forward fragrance that tells the story of a joyride in a Shelby Cobra. Released in 2012, this creation by Josh Meyer combines raw leather with smoky undertones, hay, tobacco flower, and an industrial asphalt accord.

Notes

Top Notes
Middle Notes
Base Notes

Scent Description

Opens with a smoky leather accord accompanied by fresh lemon, transitioning to a heart of dry hay and tobacco flower. The base reveals a unique combination of iris and asphalt, creating an industrial yet sophisticated atmosphere. The leather note is raw and authentic, reminiscent of well-worn driving gloves rather than luxury leather goods.

Sillage

Low
Excellent

Longevity

< 4 hours
> 12 hours

Gendertendency

Masculine
Unisex
Feminine

Uniqueness

Mainstream
Niche

Additional Product Information

Reviews

4
One review
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Review
12/2/2024
Leather, Speed & Rebellion: A Journey in Scent
The Cobra & The Canary divides the fragrance community with its bold interpretation of automotive Americana. This rebellious creation captures the essence of a vintage Shelby Cobra's leather seats, burning rubber, and the dusty backroads of Virginia. The opening delivers a powerful punch of raw leather and smoky asphalt, softened by pastoral notes of hay and tobacco flower. While some celebrate its rugged authenticity, others find it overwhelmingly masculine. The distinctive combination of industrial and natural elements creates an olfactory narrative that's both nostalgic and daring, though the impressive initial projection eventually settles into a more intimate skin scent.
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