Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Arena is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Somens (2020) dominated by Oud 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: Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Arena or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Arena scores 4.09/5 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 Arena and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Vanilla. By the Fireplace: By the Fireplace recibe sentimientos mixtos de la comunidad, con usuarios reconociendo que es una fragancia distintiva que funciona mejor en contextos específicos.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Arena or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Arena vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Arena vs By the Fireplace

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (1)

Exclusivas de Arena (12)

Exclusivas de By the Fireplace (8)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — By the Fireplace

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Arena	By the Fireplace
Marca	Somens	Maison Martin Margiela
Año	2020	2015
Valoración	4.09	4.22
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	13	9