Description
“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 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.
WHEN TO WEAR: This is a classic scent with deep historic undertones. It is long-lasting, bold, and artful. Wear it with reverence and appreciate your place in this big, crazy world” – a note from the brand.
NOTES: Natural Cambodian Oud, Cantaloupe, Cedarwood, Muskdana, Honey, Salvaged Shipwreck
Whispered Myths was launched in 2017.
ye6zhf – :
Strong cantaloupe smell on first spray.
I can’t say I am an oud-fan, but it’s quite an interesting idea to pair oud with cantaloupe.
This is a soft, medicinal oud. I can’t say this perfume is appealing.
NugVlad – :
Thanks Ignas39.. I wouldnt have found it w/o your tip 🙂
Does anyone get any vibes of salvaged shipwreck?????
mamet2008 – :
I think this is the most potent and long lasting of their entire line. I get tons of oudh and cedar, no cantaloupe. Projects crazy for first few hours. I can smell it on me all day long and into the evening, so I don’t get olfactory burnout on this at all.
I would have to say, this is my favorite of Josh’s creations that I have tried.
Two smelly thumbs up…..
dema7111 – :
One of the recent releases by Josh Meyer of Imaginary Authors, done semi-secretly on the website and by word of mouth, is Whispered Myths, no doubt promoted substantially less than the release that followed it, “O, Unknown!”.
Whispered Myths marks the first occasion in Imaginary Authors of oud being a prominent, and in this case, a dominant one.
The oud used in Whispered Myths is seemingly neither toward the animalic nor soberly smooth extremes of what oud can be, resting somewhere in between. And in that respect, it seems to both a nod to true oud-lovers as well as a movement toward the middle as far as ease-of-wearing. Even at first smell, it’s one of the easiest oud fragrances to wear that I’ve smelled, and one need not be a fan of rose (as in the many rose/oud combos) or another pronounced note to like the fragrance as a whole.
The other contributory notes, minor players by comparison, of cantaloupe, cedar, and honey, sweeten and smooth out the oud further, harmonious making it even more wearable.
It’s sweet and enjoyable while still being bold and oud-intensive.
Performance is quite great, stronger than average in terms of both projection and longevity, albeit not quite the beast of some of its Imaginary Authors siblings, such as A City on Fire, Cape Heartache, and Memoirs of a Trespasser.
Higher than the usual pricing (of $95 for 50ml), Whispered Myths is priced at $120 for 50ml, due likely to the cost of oud, I imagined, and this was confirmed by Gents Scents on YouTube.
8 out of 10
ROBOPAC – :
Whispered Myths, oh how long have I waited to leave a review on this one. It opens up with this strong ‘imaginary’ note of Salvaged Shipwreck (I would call it driftwood), which is highly reminiscent of Albatross by House of Matriarch. In addition to that there is a small presence of cantaloupe. However, in just a few moments I get oud, oud and more oud. It is definitely the main player here. This oud is medicinal, not of that fecal stuff. After it mellows out, you are left with all the notes listed (like with most IA fragrances, you get what you’re promised), yet the oud persists the most. On my skin, it lasts about 6-7 hours at moderate projection. I think it is a great secret addition to the line, do try a sample if you can. I really hope to add this to my collection some time in the future. Hint: This fragrance is on the official IA website, look for the statue (that is the hint Josh gave himself). Happy smelling!