By the Fireplace EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
S'more the Merrier EDP
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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.
S'more the Merrier is one of the closer matches in this range - it follows Maison Margiela's Replica By the Fireplace note for note, clove and pink pepper opening into a chestnut-vanilla heart - though the cashmeran and balsam base is noticeably thinner, so the smoky, roasted-marshmallow richness fades faster than the original's slow-building warmth.
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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
A warm, smoky chestnut-vanilla profile is built for cold weather, and has little reason to be worn outside autumn and winter.
Occasions
Cosy and comforting rather than sharp, it suits relaxed casual wear and low-key evenings best; the softer base makes it less suited to formal or high-energy settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean sweet, woody, warm spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
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