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    Side by side

    Faces of Francis vs. By the Fireplace

    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: Faces of Francis vs. By the Fireplace
    Faces of FrancisBy the Fireplace
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20232015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourMarie Salamagne
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Faces of Francis

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Metallic
    Leather

    By the Fireplace

    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Nutty
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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