Maison Margiela 2015 EDT

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By the Fireplace

by Marie Salamagne

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Maison Margiela By the Fireplace is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Marie Salamagne. By the Fireplace opens with Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, and Clove, settles into a heart of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, and Cashmeran. Maison Margiela's By the Fireplace carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

By the Fireplace envelops you in the scent of smoky woods, roasted chestnuts, and creamy vanilla, recreating the warmth of a fireside gathering. Clove and pink pepper spark the opening with a subtle spicy kick, soon melting into a heart of chestnut and guaiac wood that evokes glowing embers and charred logs. The base is plush with vanilla, Peru balsam, and cashmeran, blending sweetness and balsamic depth. The result is a comforting, nostalgic, and slightly mysterious fragrance that lingers like the memory of a cozy night by the hearth.

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