By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette bottle By the Fireplace
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2015 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Ace Eau de Parfum bottle Ace

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
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.
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Our Verdict - Ace Eau de Parfum
This is your go-to for a cosy, woody vanilla vibe, delivering serious marshmallow-by-the-fire cosiness for a fraction of the price of its inspiration. Just be warned: it might need a good few months to truly 'brew' to its full potential, and don't expect it to last for ages.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 11% 9%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 30% 32%
Warm 33% 35%
Woody 21% 20%
Earthy 7% 7%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 7% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
By the Fireplace EdT
Ace EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Clove 37% vs 41%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 35%
Orange Blossom 28% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 34% vs 34%
Chestnut 34% vs 40%
Juniper 30% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 40%
Peru Balsam 33% vs 30%
Cashmeran 31% vs 29%

Accords

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Ace Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
90%
Smoky
60%
Warm Spicy
82%
65%
Balsamic
81%
80%
Gourmand
Vanilla
78%
Amber
70%
Powdery
62%
Musky
55%
Nutty
52%
45%
Sweet
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
82%
Balsamic shared
65%
81%
80%
78%
70%
62%
55%
52%
Sweet shared
45%
48%

Performance

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Ace Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

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.

Ace Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm, intimate, and sweet profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual autumn/winter wear. The moderate-to-weak performance and cosy scent mean it's less suited for formal events, sports, or a professional office environment where a more subtle or invigorating scent might be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
54%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Juniper, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
Ace Eau de Parfum
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