By the Fireplace
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
By the Fireplace vs. Faces of Francis
Is By the Fireplace better than Faces of Francis?
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
woodywarm spicyamber
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 By the Fireplace and Faces of Francis?
| By the Fireplace | Faces of Francis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do By the Fireplace and Faces of Francis smell?
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Faces of Francis
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Metallic
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do By the Fireplace and Faces of Francis share?
Top
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
AldehydesSaffron
Heart
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
PistachioDriftwoodJuniper Wood
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
OudAmbergrisVetiverStyraxCypriol
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
OudDriftwoodJuniper Wood
Spicy Notes
ClovesPink PepperJuniper
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do By the Fireplace and Faces of Francis work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, By the Fireplace or Faces of Francis?
| By the Fireplace | Faces of Francis | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Faces of Francis?
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
Faces of Francis is not a safe blind buy. Some will adore this unique interplay of notes, while others will find its bold character challenging to embrace.Faces of Francis
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