IMAGINARY AUTHORS
Slow Explosions
$6.35
“I was lost, aimless, and depressed. Now I’m only two of those things.”
-Gwen K. Vroomen
ORIGIN: Portland, Oregon
MOOD: Stylishly Confident
CLEAN RATING: Thumbs Up
SCENT IMPACT: Moderate
PERFUMER: Josh Meyer
NOTES:
FIRST IMPRESSION: Apple
PERSONALITY: Arpora Night Market, Rose Absolute
LASTING NOTES: Saffron, Leather, Benzoin, Cashmeran,
THE STORY:
In 1980, Gwen K. Vroomen quit a monotonous job, went to the corner bar, and – on the bartender’s urging – threw a dart at a world map tacked on the wall. She had never heard of Goa but knew immediately she needed to go. Three months later she was celebrating Hindu New Year at a tea garden high in the hills of Kerala, fireworks exploding below. She wrote of that night: “I was resuscitated by color, redeemed by the vibrant unknown.” Her self-proclaimed “Journey out of darkness,” dotted with unforgettable stories of night markets, river floats, and harrowing moped rides, inspired a generation of young Americans eager to buck the drudgery of ordinary life.
WHEN TO WEAR THIS FRAGRANCE: With pops of rose and hits of saffron, this scent explodes on the skin and awakens the senses. Every inhale will open you up to the idea of escape, push you to take risks, and embolden you to get truly lost. Let us know how it goes.
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Add 3 indie samples to your cart, (any brand or mood) for $19 and you will receive a $10 gift code to use on a future full-size bottle. See FAQ for more details.
FAQ
THINGS WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT NEED TO KNOW
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How does the sampling program work?
Choose your samples by going to the individual product pages and adding them to your cart. For every 3 samples you choose, you will receive an email with a promo code good for a $10 credit toward your purchase of a full-priced bottle. If you experience an issue receiving the email or promo code, you can reach out to us in the contact form below.
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Using the promo code
If you bought a set of samples and want to order a full-sized bottle, use your promo code at checkout for $10 off your full-bottle purchase. The code will allow you to make any purchase on the website greater than $48 and includes gift, home products or the purchase of additional samples.
The promo code expires 30 days after receiving it.
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Can I sample everything?
We work with our brand partners to give you a superior sampling experience. We will only offer samples that are packaged in 2ml. (approx) spray containers. The old "dipstick" samples are a horrible nightmare and tend to spill all over everything, making it difficult to use more than once. Since not all of our brand partners are offering this spray sample option, we unfortunately are limited to sampling the brands that currently offer this type of sample - which is many of them, but not all. As things change we will update the product listings accordingly.
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What if I want to try 5 samples?
You are welcome to try as many different samples as you would like, however, you will only receive the $10 promo code for purchasing 3 samples in a single order. You are welcome to purchase 2 samples, you just would not qualify for the promo credit offer. You can purchase 5 samples, and you get the one $10 promo code. If you purchase more than one 3-Sample Set, you’ll receive more than one credit. Just keep in mind that these credits cannot be stacked and applied toward the same bottle. Both promo codes would expire in the same 30 day period. Please refer to "Using the Promo Code" for details on what the promo code will cover.
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I want to give the sample pack as a gift. How do I handle the email?
In the NOTES section at checkout, select "send as gift" and we will package the samples with a printed gift card that contains the $10 gift code.