Question 1

What's the difference between London Fog and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

London Fog is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from House of Brandt (2024) dominated by Citrus 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 3 accords: Powdery, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, London Fog or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, London Fog scores 3.87/5 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 London Fog and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Powdery, Woody, Vanilla, Vanilla. 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, London Fog or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits London Fog vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

London Fog scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. London Fog leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

London Fog vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to London Fog (9)

Unique to By the Fireplace (8)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

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Attribute	London Fog	By the Fireplace
Brand	House of Brandt	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2024	2015
Rating	3.87	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	9