By the Fireplace
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
By the Fireplace vs. Sphinx Elixir
Sphinx Elixir projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| By the Fireplace | Sphinx Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Elixir |
| Launched | 2015 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Sphinx Elixir
Amber
Animalic
Leather
Citrus
Aromatic
Musky
Floral
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
BergamotDavanaPink PepperCivet
Heart
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
AmberMagnoliaOudRosemary
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
LeatherVetiverAmbergrisMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| By the Fireplace | Sphinx Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
The civet and ambergris aren't polite here. They lean in, they stay close, they make you lean closer. Sphinx Elixir doesn't ask permission, it just settles warm against your skin and pulls you back.Sphinx Elixir