Is Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh a dupe of Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
By the Fireplace EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2016 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Ameer Al Oudh EDP
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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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- By the Fireplace
- Ameer Al Oudh
- in both
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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.
Oud and vanilla wrapped in sweetness: sugar cane on top, labdanum underneath. Dark, sweet and woody, with real power, for winter nights and dressy evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Woody Notes
29% share of the perfume
Sugar Cane
7% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Vanilla
23%
vs
23%
Chestnut
21% share of the perfume
Clove
13% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
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
Oud
29% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
29% share of the perfume
Labdanum
12% share of the perfume
Sugar Cane
7% share of the perfume
Clove
13% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
13% 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
Vanilla
23% share of the perfume
Peru Balsam
10% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
3% share of the perfume
Oud
29% 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
Oud, vanilla and labdanum thrive in the cold: winter first, autumn next, and summer is the poorest match.
Occasions
Bold and luxurious, it suits dates and formal evenings, and cooler casual outings. Far too overwhelming for the office.
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 9 notes, including Vanilla
Adds cashmeran and chestnut, drops labdanum and oud
Where to buy
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