Imaginary Authors 2014 EDP

U ££ Acquired

A City On Fire

by Josh Meyer

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Imaginary Authors A City On Fire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Josh Meyer. A City On Fire settles into a heart of Clearwood, Cade, Burnt Match, and Fruity Notes. Imaginary Authors's A City On Fire carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper debate-starter: 'A City on Fire' is either a daringly realistic ode to urban infernos or the scent of a burnt-out electrician's workshop. Prepare for strong reactions - love it or absolutely detest it, there's no middle ground for this uncompromising smoke bomb.
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A City On Fire Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

The fierce, often 'burning' or 'barbecue' scent profile makes this entirely unsuitable for professional or formal settings, where it would be considered offensive. It's too niche and polarising for most social casual occasions, with some reviewers finding it 'unwearable' in public, though a few enjoy it for specific themed events or outdoor gatherings like bonfires.

About

Imagine the raw, acrid bite of burning wood and resin, almost sulfuric, giving way to a deep, earthy smoke. There's an aromatic juniper cutting through the char, adding a flicker of green, perhaps with a subtle, dark sweetness that hints at labdanum's complex richness. It's a scent that paints a vivid, smoky picture, from the initial blaze to smouldering aftermath.

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