Question 1

What's the difference between Rouge Privé and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Privé is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Novellista (2020) dominated by Rose 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: Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Rouge Privé or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rouge Privé scores 3.78/5 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 Rouge Privé 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, Rouge Privé or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Rouge Privé vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Rouge Privé scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Rouge Privé leans evening, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Rouge Privé vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to Rouge Privé (8)

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

Positive

Negative

Attribute	Rouge Privé	By the Fireplace
Brand	Novellista	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2020	2015
Rating	3.78	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	9