Question 1

What's the difference between Amber Vanilla and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Amber Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The 7 Virtues (2024) dominated by Musky 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: Musky, Amber, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Amber Vanilla or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Amber Vanilla scores 4.00/5 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 Amber Vanilla and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Musky, Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Powdery. 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, Amber Vanilla or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Amber Vanilla vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Amber Vanilla scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Amber Vanilla leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Amber Vanilla vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Amber Vanilla (5)

Unique to By the Fireplace (7)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

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Attribute	Amber Vanilla	By the Fireplace
Brand	The 7 Virtues	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2024	2015
Rating	4.00	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	9