Experience the smoky intensity of A City on Fire by Imaginary Authors, a unisex fragrance blending smoldering cade oil, earthy spikenard, and aromatic cardamom with dark berries, rich labdanum, and woody Clearwood. Bold, mysterious, and deeply atmospheric, this unconventional composition captures the distinctive scent of a freshly burnt match.
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Inspired by a dark, mysterious graphic novel set in an unnamed city, A City on Fire by Imaginary Authors captures the intrigue of smoke-filled streets, hidden encounters, and unexpected adventures. This unisex fragrance opens with the intense, smoky character of cade oil and the earthy, aromatic richness of spikenard. Cardamom introduces a warm, spicy contrast, while dark berries add a subtle fruity sweetness that balances the composition's smoldering intensity.
As the fragrance develops, Clearwood brings a smooth, modern woody depth, complemented by the resinous warmth of labdanum. The distinctive burnt match accord adds a charred, atmospheric quality reminiscent of a freshly extinguished flame. Bold, enigmatic, and unapologetically unconventional, A City on Fire combines smoky woods, aromatic spice, and rich resins in a captivating fragrance that leaves a lasting impression.
All Notes: Cade Oil, Spikenard, Cardamom, Clearwood, Dark Berries, Labdanum, Burnt Match
Imaginary Authors is born from the concept of scent as art and art as provocation. Like a good book, these scents are meant to inspire you. In these bottles are layered narratives that are sure to generate stirring conversation, fragrances that might be capable of changing the course of your own personal story. The hope is that they not only invigorate and intoxicate, but also take you to new places.
Perfumer Josh Meyer created Imaginary Authors to tell stories through his unique perfumes, rather than in books. Each Imaginary Authors fragrance follows a compelling story line peppered with intriguing twists. These are scents to curl up with, to share with friends, to take with you wherever you go, and to return to again and again for a uniquely transcendent experience.
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