Question 1

What's the difference between Portal and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Portal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kingdom Scotland (2019) 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 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Portal or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Portal scores 4.41/5 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 Portal 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 erhält gemischte Bewertungen in der Community, wobei Nutzer es als unverwechselbaren Duft anerkennen, der am besten in bestimmten Kontexten funktioniert.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Portal or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Portal vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Portal scores highest for spring wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Portal leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Portal vs By the Fireplace

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Portal (4)

Einzigartig für By the Fireplace (9)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (1)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — By the Fireplace

Positiv

Negativ

Eigenschaft	Portal	By the Fireplace
Marke	Kingdom Scotland	Maison Martin Margiela
Jahr	2019	2015
Bewertung	4.41	4.22
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	5	9