Incense & Hinoki
Massimo DuttiEau de Toilette2026
Side by side
Incense & Hinoki vs. By the Fireplace
Is Incense & Hinoki better than By the Fireplace?
By the Fireplace rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Incense & Hinoki projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
amberwarm spicywoodybalsamic
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 Incense & Hinoki and By the Fireplace?
| Incense & Hinoki | By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2026 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Marie Salamagne |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Incense & Hinoki and By the Fireplace smell?
Incense & Hinoki
Amber
Smoky
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Green
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Incense & Hinoki and By the Fireplace share?
Top
BergamotHinoki incense
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
Lily of the ValleyCardamomCedarVetiver
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
Base
CedarwoodLabdanumAmber
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
ClovesPink PepperJuniper
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
Amber
Amber
Cashmeran
Floral Notes
Lily of the Valley
Orange Blossom
Where they fit
When and where do Incense & Hinoki and By the Fireplace work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Incense & Hinoki or By the Fireplace?
| Incense & Hinoki | By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Incense & Hinoki and By the Fireplace?
Most incense fragrances demand attention. This one doesn't. Hinoki keeps it clean, almost meditative, with just enough smoke to feel grounded. It's for people who want the ritual without the drama.Incense & Hinoki
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
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