Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe — cheaper alternatives

Imaginary Authors A City On Fire: released in 2014, woody, aromatic and smoky, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe?

The closest Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe we found is La Curie Incendo — 84% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

1. La Curie Incendo — 84% scent match

   Shares the same intense charred wood and bonfire smoke character found in Imaginary Authors A City On Fire.

   It shares its woody, aromatic and smoky accords with Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 153 community ratings.

2. CB I Hate Perfume Burning Leaves — 80% scent match

   Reminiscent of the autumnal, smoke-heavy atmosphere of Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, focusing heavily on crackling bonfire notes.

   It shares its woody accords with Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 237 community ratings.

3. Sonoma Scent Studio Fireside Intense — 82% scent match

   Leans into similar territory as Imaginary Authors A City On Fire with a dominant, realistic fireplace ash and smoky wood accord.

   It shares its woody, smoky and amber accords with Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 89 community ratings.

4. Khalis Black Oud — 74% scent match

   Provides a deeply smoky and resinous profile that sits in the same dark, intense family as Imaginary Authors A City On Fire.

   It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 99 community ratings.

5. Dasein Winter Nights — 86% scent match — discontinued

   Evokes the heavy smoky pine and campfire feel of Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, with a rich, resinous evergreen depth.

   It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 180 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe is cheapest?

Khalis Black Oud, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Imaginary Authors A City On Fire.

Which Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe lasts longest?

Dasein Winter Nights, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Imaginary Authors A City On Fire.

Which Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe is closest to the original?

Dasein Winter Nights, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — La Curie Incendo saves you about $65 a year against Imaginary Authors A City On Fire. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Imaginary Authors A City On Fire dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Dasein Winter Nights comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Imaginary Authors A City On Fire notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.