In 1980, Gwen K. Vroomen quit a monotonous job, went to the corner bar, and on the bartenders 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 latershe was celebrating Hindu New Year at a tea garden high in the hills of Kerala, fireworks exploding below. She wrote of thatnight: I was resuscitated by color, redeemed by the vibrant unknown. Her self-proclaimed Journey out of darkness, dotted with unforgettable stories ofnightmarkets, river floats, and harrowing moped rides, inspired a generation of young Americans eager to buck the drudgery of ordinary life.

When to Wear: With pops of rose and hits of saffron, this Imaginary Authors perfume 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.