When the long hours Azzam Issa pulls at his family's bakery begin to interfere with his day-job as a security guard at The Louvre, things turn bizarre. Angelic creatures move from one painting to the next and statues speak to him in cryptic whispers. The delusions are a nuisance and the few hours of sleep he is afforded between jobs are no better; dominated by visits from ancient mariners and supernatural figures from worlds past. It isn't until he begins to listen to these apparitions that he becomes truly unhinged. In the frantic search for the true identities of these lost souls, Azzam discovers something far more remarkable, his own.

Notes

Top Notes

Cantaloupe

Middle Notes

Cedarwood

Honey

Base Notes

Natural Cambodian Oud

Salvaged Shipwreck

Muskdana

Scent Description

A complex and polarizing fragrance that opens with fresh cantaloupe notes contrasting against heavy, resinous Cambodian oud. The composition features nautical woody elements of cedarwood and driftwood, creating an impression of a salvaged shipwreck. The honey and muskdana (ambrette) add sweetness and an animalic quality, while the overall effect is both fruity and deeply woody with smoky undertones.

Sillage

Low

Excellent

Longevity

< 4 hours

> 12 hours

Gendertendency

Masculine

Unisex

Feminine

Uniqueness

Mainstream

Niche

Additional Product Information

Reviews

One review

Review

12/2/2024

Sunken Treasures: A Tale of Melon and Oud

Whispered Myths stands as one of Imaginary Authors' most polarizing creations, dividing the fragrance community with its bold fusion of sweet cantaloupe and intense Cambodian oud. This unconventional pairing evokes vivid imagery of a sunken ship's cargo, where tropical fruits mingle with weathered woods and salty air. While some celebrate its creative brilliance and nautical narrative, others struggle with its challenging opening and synthetic fruit notes. The dry-down reveals a more approachable composition of honey-sweetened woods and musky undertones, though the journey there proves too adventurous for some. Performance varies widely, with moderate longevity but relatively close projection, making it best suited for the experimental fragrance enthusiast who appreciates unusual maritime tales.

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