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By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette bottle By the Fireplace EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Woody Chestnut Eau de Parfum bottle Woody Chestnut EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - By the Fireplace EDT
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Woody Chestnut EDP
A solid, affordable take on the beloved By the Fireplace, Woody Chestnut delivers that signature cosy vibe, but be warned - the clove is dialled right up here and not everyone's a fan. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser for those who adore warm, woody spices.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
By the Fireplace EDT
Woody Chestnut EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Clove 37% vs 44%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 33%
Orange Blossom 28% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Chestnut 34% vs 58%
Guaiac Wood 34% vs 41%
Only in By the Fireplace
Juniper 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 43%
Peru Balsam 33% vs 31%
Only in By the Fireplace
Cashmeran 31%
Only in Woody Chestnut
Cedar 25%

Accords

By the Fireplace Woody Chestnut
100%
Woody
100%
90%
Smoky
60%
Warm Spicy
90%
65%
Balsamic
82%
80%
Gourmand
Vanilla
72%
Amber
63%
45%
Sweet
55%
Nutty
51%
Powdery
51%
Woody shared
100%
100%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
90%
Balsamic shared
65%
82%
80%
72%
63%
Sweet shared
45%
55%
51%
51%

Performance

By the Fireplace Woody Chestnut
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

By the Fireplace

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

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.

Woody Chestnut

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With strong longevity and impressive sillage, this leans away from a subtle office wear. Its warm, inviting character makes it perfect for date nights and casual outings, while its depth can hold its own at some formal events, though it's not a classic 'formal' scent. Definitely skip for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, balsamic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

By the Fireplace EDT
Woody Chestnut EDP
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