A City On Fire
Imaginary AuthorsEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
A City On Fire vs. Charcoal
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| A City On Fire | Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Josh Meyer | Lyn Harris |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
A City On Fire
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Earthy
Charcoal
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Cade OilJuniper
—Heart
CardamomWild Berries
Cade OilIsobutyl QuinolineLeatherElemiGalbanumCedarwoodJuniper Wood
Base
ClearwoodBurnt MatchLabdanum
VetiverPatchouli LeafLabdanumCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| A City On Fire | Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances want to be liked. This one doesn't care either way. The cade oil opens like a lit match near gasoline, volatile, immediate, a little dangerous.A City On Fire
Some fragrances ask politely to be noticed. Charcoal doesn't. The smoke doesn't whisper either, it rolls in on its own terms, and the green is the counterpunch. That's the whole point.Charcoal