Question 1

What's the difference between A Man's Cologne and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

A Man's Cologne is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Gravel (1957) dominated by Amber accords. By the Fireplace is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Martin Margiela (2015) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, A Man's Cologne or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A Man's Cologne scores 3.94/5 vs By the Fireplace at 4.22/5. By the Fireplace's standout strength: Unique and distinctive scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A Man's Cologne and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. By the Fireplace: By the Fireplace receives mixed community sentiment, with users recognizing it as a distinctive fragrance that works best in specific contexts.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A Man's Cologne or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A Man's Cologne vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

A Man's Cologne scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. A Man's Cologne leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

A Man's Cologne vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to A Man's Cologne (8)

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

Positive

Negative

Attribute	A Man's Cologne	By the Fireplace
Brand	Gravel	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	1957	2015
Rating	3.94	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	8	9