Question 1

What's the difference between Under The Rain and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Under The Rain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Proad (2020) dominated by Ozonic 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 2 accords: Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Under The Rain or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Under The Rain scores 4.50/5 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 Under The Rain 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, Under The Rain or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Under The Rain vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Under The Rain scores highest for spring wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Under The Rain leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Under The Rain vs By the Fireplace

Comparison Summary

Unique to By the Fireplace (9)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — By the Fireplace

Positive

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Attribute	Under The Rain	By the Fireplace
Brand	Proad	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.50	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9