Vendor: Imaginary Authors
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Imaginary Authors · 2014
A City On Fire EDP
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 99 people
Season
Cooler monthsmost worn
woody
smoky
grounded
smoky campfire resin, juniper berries
Scent Notes
Woody / SmokyAffiliate link. We earn a small commission, you pay the same.
What the community says
Often worn in cooler months
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 110+ describe how long it lasts, 99 how far it projects and 23 how it smells. Most other posts only name A City On Fire.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts110+ people
Long-lasting for many people
about 2 in 3 say it lasts a long time
In words
On most people, A City On Fire lasts a long time: that is what about 2 in 3 people report.
How far it projects99 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it projects strongly
about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it
Cooler months
most worn
Cooler monthsEvenings and dates
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Imaginary Authors A City On Fire: what people say about it.
In short: Often worn in cooler months.
Most often worn by men.
Long-lasting for many people (110+ people): On most people, A City On Fire lasts a long time: that is what about 2 in 3 people report.
Mixed reports on projection (99 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
People wear it most for: cooler months, evenings and dates.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 300+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Imaginary Authors A City On Fire smells like smoky campfire resin, juniper berries. Key notes are burnt match, juniper and labdanum. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in fall and winter and is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days. Released in 2014.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and smoky for casual days.
- Sample first if: you are unsure about strong smoky notes; this one divides opinion.
- Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.
Around $129.
Explore more: More from Imaginary Authors · Woody perfumes · Juniper perfumes · Labdanum perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Imaginary Authors is a Portland, Oregon concept-fragrance house, every scent is presented as the fictional book that inspired it, complete with cover, author, and plot. The compositions themselves are approachable, gourmand-heavy and unusually literal (chocolate, cherry pie, peach, marzipan). The 19 live pieces on Scendira average .66 and are overwhelmingly unisex (17 of 19). Family split: Gourmand (7), Fresh (5), Woody (3), Leather (1), Clean & Musky (1). Prices are entry-niche friendly: $46-$129 (average $94). Standout live pieces: Blend No.83 ($115,.18, warm chocolate coffee with rum and sweet smoke), Dipped in Chocolate ($115,.11, warm chocolate cardamom, creamy caramel waffle), Every Storm A Serenade 2024 ($46,.94, cool sea mist with eucalyptus and spruce), A Little Secret ($46,.88, warm cherry pie, spiced rum glaze, sweet marzipan) and First Peach of the Season ($46,.83, fresh peach cream with honey and bitter citrus).
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky campfire resin, juniper berries. Key notes are burnt match, juniper and labdanum.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in fall and winter. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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