Is Noted Aromas Chamonix a dupe of Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
By the Fireplace EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Chamonix EDP
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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
- Chamonix
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace (2015) - clove, chestnut and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Clove
37%
vs
41%
Vanilla
35%
vs
44%
Chestnut
34%
vs
43%
Guaiac Wood
34%
vs
28%
Pink Pepper
33%
vs
26%
Peru Balsam
33%
vs
26%
Cashmeran
31%
vs
28%
Juniper
30%
vs
28%
Orange Blossom
28%
vs
31%
Chestnut
34%
vs
43%
Guaiac Wood
34%
vs
28%
Juniper
30%
Cashmeran
28%
Vanilla
35%
vs
44%
Peru Balsam
33%
vs
26%
Cashmeran
31%
Juniper
29%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Smoky-chestnut-vanilla built for cold weather.
Occasions
Casual cosy, date evening, restrained office in winter.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$75.65 plus sales tax
Amazon US - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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Best Value
$119.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $35.40/fl oz
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Chamonix EDP
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