Is Fragrance World Olfactory Music Fest a dupe of Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
By the Fireplace EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Olfactory Music Fest EDP
By the Fireplace offers a refined smoky gourmand experience, while Olfactory Music Fest is a budget-friendly alternative with inconsistent reviews. The key difference lies in the accord profile and scent quality. By the Fireplace delivers a balanced, high-quality blend of smoky wood and sweetness. Olfactory Music Fest is a dupe with mixed results; some find it a close match to Jazz Club, while others find it synthetic. Choose based on your budget and risk tolerance.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- By the Fireplace
- Olfactory Music Fest
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-quality, well-blended smoky fragrance.
- Longevity and consistent performance are important.
- You appreciate nuanced and sophisticated gourmand notes.
- You prefer a smoother, less synthetic scent profile.
- You're on a tight budget and want a similar vibe.
- You don't mind a potentially synthetic opening.
- You're willing to experiment with maceration.
- You want a fragrance similar to Jazz Club.
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 boozy rum and vetiver scent with a zesty neroli and lemon front, close in spirit to Jazz Club. Dry, woody and warm, and best in autumn and winter after dark.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Pink Pepper
13%
vs
7%
Vanilla
23% share of the perfume
Chestnut
21% share of the perfume
Clove
13% share of the perfume
Peru Balsam
10% share of the perfume
Juniper
8% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
7% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
3% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
1% share of the perfume
Chestnut
21% share of the perfume
Juniper
8% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
7% share of the perfume
Rum
44% share of the perfume
Vetiver
27% share of the perfume
Sage
8% share of the perfume
Vanilla
23% share of the perfume
Peru Balsam
10% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
3% share of the perfume
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
Rum and vetiver have the warmth of autumn and winter, though the lemon and neroli opening keeps it open to a cool spring evening. Summer heat flattens it.
Occasions
Boozy and woody, it fits dates and dinners best and is easy enough for casual wear. It is too sombre for the gym.
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.
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Pink Pepper
Adds lemon and neroli, drops cashmeran and chestnut
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