Tea
CommodityEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Tea vs. By the Fireplace
Is Tea better than By the Fireplace?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
sweetwarm spicywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Tea and By the Fireplace?
| Tea | By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2013 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Donna Ramanauskas | Marie Salamagne |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Tea and By the Fireplace smell?
Tea
Sweet
Aromatic
Honey
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Fresh Spicy
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tea and By the Fireplace share?
Top
HoneyBasilBlackcurrantMandarin Orange
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
Oolong TeaRoseTonka Bean
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
Base
TobaccoPatchouliSandalwoodCashmere Musk
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
Floral Notes
Rose
Orange Blossom
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Tea and By the Fireplace work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tea or By the Fireplace?
| Tea | By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Tea and By the Fireplace?
This is tea as a main character, not a supporting note. Honey and oolong do the heavy lifting, with tobacco and sandalwood warming everything up. Built for the person who knows what they want.Tea
Built for the hours you want to stay in. Not the ones you need to leave. The smoke leans Intimate, warm, woody, close. It doesn't fill the room. It earns it.By the Fireplace
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