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A City on Fire
Eau de Parfum (18%)
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Imaginary Authors2014

A City on Fire

Urban inferno captured.
SmokyWoodySpicy
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Notes

Image of SmokeBurnt MatchImage of Berry NotesBerriesImage of CadeCade JuniperImage of LabdanumLabdanumImage of CardamomCardamomImage of ClearwoodClearwoodImage of Herbal NotesSpikenard

Details on Imaginary Authors A City on Fire

A City on Fire by Imaginary Authors is a daring and avant-garde fragrance that captures the essence of smoke and fire in an urban setting. Released in 2014, this unique creation by Josh Meyer features prominent notes of burnt matches, cade juniper, and dark berries, creating an atmospheric composition that tells the story of a metropolis ablaze.

How does Imaginary Authors A City on Fire smell?

Opens with an intense burnt match accord, followed by smoky cade juniper and a subtle sweetness from dark berries. The heart reveals spicy cardamom and earthy spikenard, while the base features resinous labdanum and woody Clearwood™. The overall effect is a photorealistic interpretation of smoke, fire, and urban decay.

Sillage

Low
Excellent

Longevity

< 4 hours
> 12 hours

Gendertendency

Masculine
Unisex
Feminine

Uniqueness

Mainstream
Niche

Reviews & Q&A

7.7/10
3 reviewsParfinity Community
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precious01
precious01
September 15, 2026
10/10

Sparkles

This fragrance is one of the few that I would describe as a true masterpiece of perfumery. I am simply absolutely thrilled by how brilliantly and harmoniously it is composed. The first 15 minutes are reminiscent of the scent of smoking chimneys over a snowy town at Christmas time, rather than a campfire while camping. But after that, it unfolds on the skin into a wonderful, smoky plum or prune that appears very noble and unobtrusive. It is definitely one of my absolute favorite fragrances.

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Jipeto
Jipeto
July 27, 2026
5/10

Smoky, spicy and intense

Smoky, spicy, and intense with a striking, slightly leathery note. An extraordinary fragrance with character, ideal for cool days and everyone looking for something unique.

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dressedinmoods
dressedinmoods
May 10, 2026
8/10

The chimneys are on fire

Imagine it is the first crisp, cold winter day; it smells of snow and the air is filled with wisps of firewood smoke. Today you truly realize that the dark season has begun and the year is drawing to a close. Or, as a friend's daughter said: 'dressedinmoods smells so wild, always of adventure.' Freshly-struck match, the smell of a campfire the next morning, enveloping, warm-yet-cold, unisex.

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