Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe — cheaper alternatives

Strangelove NYC A Fire Within: released in 2024, woody, aromatic and oud, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe?

The closest Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe we found is Imaginary Authors A City On Fire — 82% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $530 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Strangelove NYC A Fire WithinProjection
1Imaginary Authors A City On Fire82%about $135 (−75%)6h vs 7h8/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood78%about $15 (−97%)8h vs 7h8/10
3Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia77%about $80 (−85%)8h vs 7h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Woody Oud75%about $30 (−94%)5h vs 7h7/10
5Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud73%about $25 (−95%)8h vs 7h7/10
  1. Imaginary Authors A City On Fire — 82% scent match

    Shares a bold, smoky, and woody character that evokes the intense incense and resinous depth found in A Fire Within.

    It shares its woody, smoky and aromatic accords with Strangelove NYC A Fire Within, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,917 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood — 78% scent match

    Provides a warm, spicy, and woody experience that mirrors the resinous oud and incense profile of the reference at a much lower price point.

    It shares its amber, oud and woody accords with Strangelove NYC A Fire Within, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,221 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia — 77% scent match

    Captures the complex, herbal, and woody nuances of the reference, leaning into a sophisticated oud-forward composition.

    It shares its oud, fresh spicy and woody accords with Strangelove NYC A Fire Within, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 280 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 75% scent match

    Focuses on the deep, earthy, and woody facets of the scent profile, offering a similar aromatic experience with a prominent oud presence.

    It shares its woody, oud and amber accords with Strangelove NYC A Fire Within, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,155 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud — 73% scent match

    Offers a similar woody and incense-heavy profile that feels reminiscent of the darker, more aromatic elements in the reference scent.

    It shares its oud, amber and powdery accords with Strangelove NYC A Fire Within, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 390 community ratings.

Which Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Strangelove NYC A Fire Within.

Which Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Strangelove NYC A Fire Within.

Which Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe is closest to the original?

Imaginary Authors A City On Fire, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Imaginary Authors A City On Fire saves you about $575 a year against Strangelove NYC A Fire Within. 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 Strangelove NYC A Fire Within dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-29.