Fragrances inspired by By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
The original
By the Fireplace
Maison Margiela
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
By the Fireplace and Ace are near-identical takes on a smoky, sweet, woody accord.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Ace when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
By the Fireplace (BTF) and Camp Fire (CF) share a similar DNA, but the key difference lies in their price and refinement.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Factory Edition: Camp Fire when
You are on a tight budget.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without peru balsam
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Guaiac Wood
The main difference
Without juniper and orange blossom
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Clove, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds cedar, drops cashmeran and juniper
Our verdict
While both fragrances aim for a smoky-sweet profile, they diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Guaiac Wood, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and caramel, drops cashmeran and chestnut
Choose Raghba Wood Intense when
You enjoy bold, unconventional fragrances.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Clove, Vanilla, Chestnut
The main difference
Adds smoke, drops cashmeran and guaiac wood
Our verdict
By the Fireplace and Bohemian Oud both aim for a smoky-sweet profile, but their execution differs drastically.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and chestnut, drops cacao pod and immortelle
Choose Bohemian Oud when
You want a very affordable smoky fragrance.
Our verdict
By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela and Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud by Lattafa both offer smoky, sweet experiences, but they cater to different preferences.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and chestnut, drops green notes and sandalwood
Choose Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud when
You are on a budget.
Our verdict
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.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and chestnut, drops labdanum and oud
Choose Ameer Al Oudh when
You're on a budget and want a similar vibe.
Our verdict
By the Fireplace offers a refined smoky gourmand experience, while Olfactory Music Fest is a budget-friendly alternative with inconsistent reviews.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds lemon and neroli, drops cashmeran and chestnut
Choose Olfactory Music Fest when
You're on a tight budget and want a similar vibe.
Our verdict
By the Fireplace and Ebony Wood both aim for woody-sweet profiles, but diverge in execution and intensity.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and chestnut, drops coffee and cypress
Choose Ebony Wood when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Maison Margiela. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.