Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum — Imaginary Authors
Editorial impression: Conifer woods and pine resin with a softer vanilla accent. Drawn from 8 independent reports, all from a single venue, and fewer than our usual minimum of 10 reports. The evidence is limited; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues. Eau de Parfum (EDP) from Imaginary Authors.
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At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Woody, Green, Fruity, Sweet · Eau de Parfum (EDP). The house lists Douglas Fir, Pine Resin, Western Hemlock.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in autumn and winter.
- Current formulation†
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — The main disagreement concerns the strawberry character rather than a production period. Selected testimonials and retailer star averages were not counted as independent wear reports, and no dated bottle pair, formula identifier or house statement turned up.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 8 independent reports, all from a single venue, and fewer than our usual minimum of 10 reports. The evidence is limited; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
- Full bottle
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Scent description (editorial impression; it begins with the sentence under the page title)
The strawberry is the divisive part: ripe fruit among damp woods for some wearers, a separate, candied note for others.
Drawn from 8 independent reports, all from a single venue, and fewer than our usual minimum of 10 reports. The evidence is limited; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Imaginary Authors
- Notes (as listed, untiered)
- Douglas Fir, Pine Resin, Western Hemlock, Vanilla Leaf, Strawberry, Old Growth, Mountain FogCape Heartache Eau de Parfum - official product page
- Why no pyramid
- Imaginary Authors lists seven notes without tiers. Old Growth and Mountain Fog are the house's named accords and are retained as written.Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum - official product page
- Current formulation
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — The main disagreement concerns the strawberry character rather than a production period. Selected testimonials and retailer star averages were not counted as independent wear reports, and no dated bottle pair, formula identifier or house statement turned up.Broken heart in a pinewood forest: Cape Heartache - wearer discussion
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Independent
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Woody, Green, Fruity, Sweet
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum smell like?
Conifer woods and pine resin with a softer vanilla accent.
Drawn from 8 independent reports, all from a single venue, and fewer than our usual minimum of 10 reports. The evidence is limited; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
What are the notes in Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum?
Imaginary Authors publishes a note list for Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum without tiers.
- Notes (as listed, untiered): Douglas Fir, Pine Resin, Western Hemlock, Vanilla Leaf, Strawberry, Old Growth, Mountain Fog
- Why no pyramid: Imaginary Authors lists seven notes without tiers. Old Growth and Mountain Fog are the house's named accords and are retained as written.
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Has Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
We found no published reformulation record for Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum in the sources we reviewed.
The main disagreement concerns the strawberry character rather than a production period. Selected testimonials and retailer star averages were not counted as independent wear reports, and no dated bottle pair, formula identifier or house statement turned up.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
What does the concentration label on Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum mean?
Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum?
We file Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum under Woody, Green, Fruity and Sweet.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Imaginary Authors may describe it differently. Browse by family.
Where can I buy Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum?
Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum is available from Amazon, linked on this page. Scentorian has a commission arrangement with these retailers and may earn a commission if you buy through a link, at no extra cost to you.
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What season is Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum for?
Wearers most often reach for Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum in autumn and winter.
Drawn from 2,186 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Autumn fragrances, Winter fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Imaginary Authors, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 8 independent reports, all from a single venue, and fewer than our usual minimum of 10 reports. The evidence is limited; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Seller type | Size | Link | Link checked | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Marketplace | 50 ml | Check current price | Not yet verified | Sold via a marketplace listing — the seller may not be the brand or an authorized retailer. |
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Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum is filed under
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Green
Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.
Fruity
Fruit notes such as apple, peach and berries. Citrus has its own category.
Sweet
Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association.
Sources
- Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum - official product page — Imaginary Authors
- Broken heart in a pinewood forest: Cape Heartache - wearer discussion — Reddit, read in aggregate, read in aggregate
- Cape Heartache by Imaginary Authors - member reviews — Basenotes, read in aggregate, read in aggregate
- Cape Heartache Eau de Parfum — community votes — Fragrantica, read in aggregate