By the Fireplace
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
By the Fireplace vs. Secret Genius Shimmer Mist
Is By the Fireplace better than Secret Genius Shimmer Mist?
By the Fireplace rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
woodybalsamicvanillawarm spicypowderysweet
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The essentials
What's different between By the Fireplace and Secret Genius Shimmer Mist?
| By the Fireplace | Secret Genius Shimmer Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum Mist |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Harry Frémont |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do By the Fireplace and Secret Genius Shimmer Mist smell?
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Secret Genius Shimmer Mist
Woody
Sweet
Caramel
Powdery
Vanilla
Chocolate
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do By the Fireplace and Secret Genius Shimmer Mist share?
Top
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
JasmineCaramelWhite Chocolate
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, By the Fireplace or Secret Genius Shimmer Mist?
| By the Fireplace | Secret Genius Shimmer Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about By the Fireplace and Secret Genius Shimmer Mist?
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
This one leans into its sweet tooth, and it doesn't apologize. Warm, gourmand, unapologetically rich. If you're looking for something that whispers, this isn't it.Secret Genius Shimmer Mist
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