By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette vs Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

By the Fireplace

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

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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 - Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford's Sahara Noir is an incense masterpiece, sadly discontinued. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following, celebrated for its rich, dry, and mystical Arabian vibe. Prepare for a spiritual journey.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	5%
Floral	11%	9%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	4%	6%
Sweet	30%	24%
Warm	33%	29%
Woody	21%	19%
Earthy	7%	15%
Animalic	5%	10%
Fresh	7%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

By the Fireplace EdT

Sahara Noir EdP

Notes

Only in By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Clove 38% Pink Pepper 34% Orange Blossom 28%

Only in Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 29% Cypress 27% Bitter Orange 23% Calamus 22%

Only in By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Guaiac Wood 35% Chestnut 35% Juniper 30%

Only in Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Incense 26% Beeswax 18% Cinnamon 15% Papyrus 15% Rose 13% Jasmine 13%

Only in By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Vanilla 35% Peru Balsam 33% Cashmeran 31%

Only in Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Resin 35% Amber 33% Benzoin 31%

Accords

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

61%

Amber

100%

90%

Smoky

52%

80%

Gourmand

65%

Balsamic

54%

60%

Warm Spicy

52%

45%

Sweet

Woody shared

100%

61%

Amber

100%

Smoky shared

90%

52%

Gourmand

80%

Balsamic shared

65%

54%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

52%

Sweet

45%

Performance

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

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.

Sahara Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Sahara Noir's intense, long-lasting incense and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office or casual wear. Its regal and mysterious character is best reserved for formal events or intimate date nights, where its full depth can be appreciated.