Question 1

What's the difference between Dear John and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Dear John is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lush (2004) dominated by Woody 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 2 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Dear John or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dear John scores 3.92/5 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 Dear John 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, Dear John or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Dear John vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Dear John scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Dear John leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Dear John vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

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Attribute	Dear John	By the Fireplace
Brand	Lush	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2004	2015
Rating	3.92	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9