Question 1

What's the difference between Room No. and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Room No. is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Perfumehead (2022) dominated by Musky 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: Musky, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Room No. or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Room No. scores 4.16/5 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 Room No. and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Musky, Woody, Powdery, 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, Room No. or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Room No. vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Room No. scores highest for all seasons wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Room No. leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Room No. vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Room No. (9)

Unique to By the Fireplace (8)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

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Attribute	Room No.	By the Fireplace
Brand	Perfumehead	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2022	2015
Rating	4.16	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	9