By the Fireplace
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
By the Fireplace vs. Valor
By the Fireplace rates higher with the community, while Valor projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| By the Fireplace | Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Valor
Vanilla
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Balsamic
Musky
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
CloveChestnutPink Pepper
Heart
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
Charred WoodBenzoinOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
Guaiac WoodCashmeranVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| By the Fireplace | Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Sweetness without apology, smoke without aggression. Valor walks into a room like someone who's been there before, confident, but not performing. The chestnut note is the differentiator.Valor