By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette vs Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

By the Fireplace

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2010
££	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 - Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

Divisive yet utterly captivating, Bouquet Ideale is the warm hug you didn't know you needed. Performance anxiety is real with this one, but its comforting spice and intimate sillage make it a subtle showstopper.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	11%	4%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	4%	2%
Sweet	30%	28%
Warm	33%	35%
Woody	21%	28%
Earthy	7%	9%
Animalic	5%	5%
Fresh	7%	1%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

By the Fireplace EdT

Bouquet Ideale EdP

Notes

Only in By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Clove 38% Pink Pepper 34% Orange Blossom 28%

Only in Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 51% Nutmeg 49%

Shared Notes

Guaiac Wood 34% vs 29%

Only in By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Chestnut 35% Juniper 30%

Only in Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 29% Cedar 22% Papyrus 19%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 35% vs 27%

Only in By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Peru Balsam 33% Cashmeran 31%

Only in Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

Coumarin 21% Tobacco Blossom 20% Labdanum 17% Musk 14%

Accords

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

90%

Smoky

80%

Gourmand

Vanilla

74%

60%

Warm Spicy

66%

65%

Balsamic

50%

Powdery

58%

Cinnamon

57%

Fresh Spicy

55%

45%

Sweet

48%

Aromatic

44%

Woody shared

100%

Smoky

90%

Gourmand

80%

Vanilla

74%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

66%

Balsamic shared

65%

50%

Powdery

58%

Cinnamon

57%

Fresh Spicy

55%

Sweet shared

45%

48%

Aromatic

44%

Performance

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Despite its rich notes, many find Bouquet Ideale to be a close-sitting scent, which makes it perfect for office wear or intimate dates where you don't want to overwhelm. It's a fantastic casual scent for colder weather due to its comforting accords, but its lack of strong sillage makes it less ideal for formal events where you want more presence, and definitely not for sport.