"Woozy and warmfrom the sun, we shared an orange pop and watched the surfers' last lines of the day."
Amy Obispo
***
When Clementine Cope set foot in snow deeper than her knees, she knew it was for the last time. Leaving the rural Montana home she’d been raised in, with no plans other than to follow the setting sun, she’d wake up every morning and head towards the warmth; dreaming of Dennis Wilson, push pops in the sand, and convertibles.
Her journey covers thousands of miles and delivers her first-ever view of the ocean. By the time summer hits, Clem is consumed by an incomprehensible joy. She finally stops traveling when she settles into a ramshackle surf camp with newfound friends from the hills of Topanga, California. Now realizing for the first time her journey is only beginning.
***
When to wear: The obvious choice is to plunge into this fragrance at the peak of summer, allowing the cool citrus to wash your worries away. Less obvious is to douse yourself in the darker months, letting your skin soak up the sun and radiate it outward when it matters most.
***
The Sniff on Sundrunk:
"Orange can be a beautiful note in perfumery, softer and more forgiving than it’s sourer cousin, lemon, and less harshly mouth-watering than lime, it’s often a warm, calming and enveloping fragrance. In Sundrunk this is indeed the case, the opening notes are cheerful and uplifting but the softness is mitigated somewhat by the sourness of rhubarb and the bitterness of neroli to give it an edge."
All about this scent
Vibe Check
Wear this when you want to carry the heat of the day into a room without turning heavy or sweet. It suits close, easy company, a little movement, and the kind of late-afternoon light that makes citrus feel almost golden rather than sharp.
When and where to wear suggestions
Best in warm weather, especially when the air is dry and bright enough for the citrus to lift cleanly. A few sprays are enough: the opening reads lively and juicy, while the rhubarb and neroli keep it from becoming sugary. In cooler months, it works as a bright skin scent with a warmer, more radiant trail.
Who It’s For
For people who like citrus with texture rather than a simple clean splash: tart, juicy, slightly bitter, and lightly woody. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy cheerful fragrances with a creative twist and a touch of vintage summer nostalgia.
Release Year
2018
The Nose
Josh Meyer is the founder and in-house perfumer of Imaginary Authors, the Portland-based niche house built around scent as narrative. His work for the brand tends to balance imaginative concepts with wearable structures, often using unexpected contrasts to make the stories feel vivid rather than decorative. With Sundrunk, Meyer leans into a bright citrus profile shaped by tart rhubarb and bitter neroli, giving the fragrance its sparkling, slightly restless energy. It fits his broader style: inventive, story-driven compositions that read clearly on skin while still feeling a little offbeat and memorable.
Collaborators
Ashod Simonian shaped the fragrance’s visual and narrative presentation, helping turn Sundrunk into a fully imagined story rather than just a formula. His contribution lies in the world-building: the fictional backstory, the surf-camp California imagery, and the distinctive packaging language that supports the scent’s concept.
Imaginary Authors’s Story
Imaginary Authors is a literary-minded fragrance house that treats perfume like a short story: each scent is built around a fictional title, a character, or a scene designed to spark memory and imagination. The brand’s identity is playful but considered, with an emphasis on unexpected materials, vegan formulas, and a distinctly indie, artful point of view.
Sundrunk’s Concept
Sundrunk was conceived as a sun-drenched coming-of-age story, following Clem as she leaves Montana, heads toward the coast, and finds herself in a ramshackle surf camp in Topanga. The name and imagery came before the final scent, which is meant to capture the feeling of orange pop, ocean air and the first rush of a life opening up.
Extra Info
Sundrunk launched in 2018 and is part of Imaginary Authors’ story-based line. The bottle is a rectangular design with a fish motif, and the scent is also available as a soy wax candle. The name and concept are tied to a fictional surf-camp narrative.
"Woozy and warmfrom the sun, we shared an orange pop and watched the surfers' last lines of the day."
Amy Obispo
***
When Clementine Cope set foot in snow deeper than her knees, she knew it was for the last time. Leaving the rural Montana home she’d been raised in, with no plans other than to follow the setting sun, she’d wake up every morning and head towards the warmth; dreaming of Dennis Wilson, push pops in the sand, and convertibles.
Her journey covers thousands of miles and delivers her first-ever view of the ocean. By the time summer hits, Clem is consumed by an incomprehensible joy. She finally stops traveling when she settles into a ramshackle surf camp with newfound friends from the hills of Topanga, California. Now realizing for the first time her journey is only beginning.
***
When to wear: The obvious choice is to plunge into this fragrance at the peak of summer, allowing the cool citrus to wash your worries away. Less obvious is to douse yourself in the darker months, letting your skin soak up the sun and radiate it outward when it matters most.
***
The Sniff on Sundrunk:
"Orange can be a beautiful note in perfumery, softer and more forgiving than it’s sourer cousin, lemon, and less harshly mouth-watering than lime, it’s often a warm, calming and enveloping fragrance. In Sundrunk this is indeed the case, the opening notes are cheerful and uplifting but the softness is mitigated somewhat by the sourness of rhubarb and the bitterness of neroli to give it an edge."
All about this scent
Vibe Check
Wear this when you want to carry the heat of the day into a room without turning heavy or sweet. It suits close, easy company, a little movement, and the kind of late-afternoon light that makes citrus feel almost golden rather than sharp.
When and where to wear suggestions
Best in warm weather, especially when the air is dry and bright enough for the citrus to lift cleanly. A few sprays are enough: the opening reads lively and juicy, while the rhubarb and neroli keep it from becoming sugary. In cooler months, it works as a bright skin scent with a warmer, more radiant trail.
Who It’s For
For people who like citrus with texture rather than a simple clean splash: tart, juicy, slightly bitter, and lightly woody. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy cheerful fragrances with a creative twist and a touch of vintage summer nostalgia.
Release Year
2018
The Nose
Josh Meyer is the founder and in-house perfumer of Imaginary Authors, the Portland-based niche house built around scent as narrative. His work for the brand tends to balance imaginative concepts with wearable structures, often using unexpected contrasts to make the stories feel vivid rather than decorative. With Sundrunk, Meyer leans into a bright citrus profile shaped by tart rhubarb and bitter neroli, giving the fragrance its sparkling, slightly restless energy. It fits his broader style: inventive, story-driven compositions that read clearly on skin while still feeling a little offbeat and memorable.
Collaborators
Ashod Simonian shaped the fragrance’s visual and narrative presentation, helping turn Sundrunk into a fully imagined story rather than just a formula. His contribution lies in the world-building: the fictional backstory, the surf-camp California imagery, and the distinctive packaging language that supports the scent’s concept.
Imaginary Authors’s Story
Imaginary Authors is a literary-minded fragrance house that treats perfume like a short story: each scent is built around a fictional title, a character, or a scene designed to spark memory and imagination. The brand’s identity is playful but considered, with an emphasis on unexpected materials, vegan formulas, and a distinctly indie, artful point of view.
Sundrunk’s Concept
Sundrunk was conceived as a sun-drenched coming-of-age story, following Clem as she leaves Montana, heads toward the coast, and finds herself in a ramshackle surf camp in Topanga. The name and imagery came before the final scent, which is meant to capture the feeling of orange pop, ocean air and the first rush of a life opening up.
Extra Info
Sundrunk launched in 2018 and is part of Imaginary Authors’ story-based line. The bottle is a rectangular design with a fish motif, and the scent is also available as a soy wax candle. The name and concept are tied to a fictional surf-camp narrative.