Question 1

What's the difference between Mr Darcy and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Mr Darcy is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Ravenscourt Apothecary (2013) dominated by Aromatic 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: Woody, Amber, Balsamic, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Mr Darcy or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mr Darcy scores 3.17/5 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 Mr Darcy 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, Mr Darcy or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Mr Darcy vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Mr Darcy 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	Mr Darcy	By the Fireplace
Brand	Ravenscourt Apothecary	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2013	2015
Rating	3.17	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9