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    By the Fireplace vs. Faces of Francis

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: By the Fireplace vs. Faces of Francis
    By the FireplaceFaces of Francis
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20152023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarie SalamagneBertrand Duchaufour
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
    AldehydesSaffron
    Heart
    ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
    PistachioDriftwoodJuniper Wood
    Base
    VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
    OudAmbergrisVetiverStyraxCypriol

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: By the Fireplace vs. Faces of Francis
    By the FireplaceFaces of Francis
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    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