Is Blossom Perfumery 550 By The Fireplace a dupe of Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- By the Fireplace
- 550 By The Fireplace
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Which Should You Buy?
A modern cult classic that captures the essence of crackling wood and toasted sweetness. Hugely comforting and atmospheric, By the Fireplace is an enveloping, smoky gourmand that balances nostalgia with sophistication.
A budget riff on Maison Margiela's Replica By the Fireplace. The clove-and-chestnut opening is louder and sweeter here, the smoky guaiac wood thinner, and the vanilla-balsam base fades faster and flatter than the original's cushioned, long-lasting warmth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
With its smoky, sweet, and warm balsamic tones, By the Fireplace thrives in cold weather, wrapping the wearer in a cozy aura. The heavy, woody and gourmand aspects can feel cloying in heat but shine in fall and especially winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and comforting, inviting profile suit dates and casual outings, while the smoky sweetness works for formal events with personality. The scent is too enveloping and gourmand for sport or high-activity scenarios, and may be too distinctive for conservative offices.
Seasons
Community season votes for Maison Margiela By the Fireplace, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Maison Margiela By the Fireplace, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights, casual wear and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Juniper
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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550 By The Fireplace EDP
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