Question 1

What's the difference between Baiser de Florence and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Baiser de Florence is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ella K Parfums (2018) 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, Powdery, Vanilla, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Baiser de Florence or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Baiser de Florence scores 4.01/5 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 Baiser de Florence 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, Baiser de Florence or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Baiser de Florence vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Baiser de Florence scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Baiser de Florence leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Baiser de Florence vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

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Attribute	Baiser de Florence	By the Fireplace
Brand	Ella K Parfums	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2018	2015
Rating	4.01	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9