By the Fireplace
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ameer Al Oudh
While both evoke a cozy, woody sweetness, By the Fireplace is a refined, smoky gourmand, whereas Ameer Al Oudh leans into bolder, sometimes synthetic, woody notes. By the Fireplace offers a balanced, nostalgic feel with a premium price tag. Ameer Al Oudh, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly alternative that demands patience, as its scent profile can be polarizing and benefits from aging. If you want immediate sophistication, go with Margiela. If you're willing to experiment and save, Lattafa might surprise you.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined smoky vanilla.
- You appreciate a balanced and sophisticated gourmand.
- You don't mind investing in a higher-end fragrance.
- You want a widely loved, mass-appealing scent.
- You're on a budget and want a similar vibe.
- You enjoy bolder, more challenging scents.
- You're willing to let a fragrance mature over time.
- You like exploring fragrances from Middle Eastern houses.
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.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a warm, woody dream; others, a synthetic nightmare. It needs time to mature in the bottle, so patience is key. Don't blind buy unless you live for drama.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 0% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 2% |
| Sweet | 30% | 35% |
| Warm | 33% | 16% |
| Woody | 21% | 33% |
| Earthy | 7% | 18% |
| Animalic | 5% | 11% |
| Fresh | 7% | 1% |
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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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent performance and strong, sweet, woody profile mean it's too overwhelming for an office setting. However, its bold and luxurious character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events, though perhaps best for cooler weather casual outings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet, Balsamic accords and Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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