The Omniscient Mr Thompson
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
The Omniscient Mr Thompson vs. By the Fireplace
Is The Omniscient Mr Thompson better than By the Fireplace?
By the Fireplace rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaPink Pepper
vanillapowderywoodybalsamicsoft spicy
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 The Omniscient Mr Thompson and By the Fireplace?
| The Omniscient Mr Thompson | By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Marie Salamagne |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Omniscient Mr Thompson and By the Fireplace smell?
The Omniscient Mr Thompson
Vanilla
Aromatic
Powdery
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Woody
Earthy
By the Fireplace
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Nutty
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Omniscient Mr Thompson and By the Fireplace share?
Top
LavenderElemiPink Pepper
ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
Orris RootBlack PepperGeranium
ChestnutGuaiac WoodCade OilJuniper
Base
VanillaSesameOak
VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperSesamePink Pepper
ClovesPink PepperJuniper
Floral Notes
LavenderOrris RootGeranium
Orange Blossom
Woody Notes
Oak
ChestnutGuaiac Wood
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do The Omniscient Mr Thompson and By the Fireplace work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Omniscient Mr Thompson or By the Fireplace?
| The Omniscient Mr Thompson | By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Omniscient Mr Thompson and By the Fireplace?
Penhaligon's nails that restrained British composure again. This is not a loud fragrance. It whispers, and somehow that whispers louder than most.The Omniscient Mr Thompson
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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