Question 1

What's the difference between Scholar’s Mate and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Scholar’s Mate is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mind Games (2022) dominated by Woody 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, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Scholar’s Mate or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Scholar’s Mate scores 3.34/5 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 Scholar’s Mate 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, Scholar’s Mate or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Scholar’s Mate vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Scholar’s Mate scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Scholar’s Mate leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Scholar’s Mate vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to Scholar’s Mate (11)

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

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Negative

Attribute	Scholar’s Mate	By the Fireplace
Brand	Mind Games	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2022	2015
Rating	3.34	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	9