Question 1

What's the difference between Mon Amour and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Mon Amour is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bourbon French Parfums (undated) dominated by Vanilla 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 4 accords: Vanilla, Powdery, Musky, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Mon Amour or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mon Amour scores 4.26/5 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 Mon Amour 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, Mon Amour or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Mon Amour vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Mon Amour scores highest for all seasons wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Mon Amour leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Mon Amour vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

Positive

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Attribute	Mon Amour	By the Fireplace
Brand	Bourbon French Parfums	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	—	2015
Rating	4.26	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9