By the Fireplace
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
By the Fireplace vs. psy-cou
Is By the Fireplace better than psy-cou?
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
Guaiac Wood
woodybalsamicvanillawarm spicyambersweet
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The essentials
What's different between By the Fireplace and psy-cou?
| By the Fireplace | psy-cou | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 2015 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do By the Fireplace and psy-cou smell?
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
psy-cou
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Balsamic
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do By the Fireplace and psy-cou share?
Top
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
Juniper BerriesCardamom
Heart
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
CoumarinSaffronCoffee
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
Guaiac WoodIncenseAgarwood (oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
ClovesPink PepperJuniper
SaffronCardamom
Woody Notes
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
Guaiac WoodAgarwood (oud)
Balsamic Notes
Peru Balsam
Incense
Where they fit
When and where do By the Fireplace and psy-cou work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, By the Fireplace or psy-cou?
| By the Fireplace | psy-cou | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about By the Fireplace and psy-cou?
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
Psy-cou throws out the traditional fragrance structure entirely. With no opening or drydown to speak of, you get the heart all at once, all the time. It is bold, complex and relentless.psy-cou
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