Question 1

What's the difference between Café V and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Café V is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes (2013) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Warm Spicy, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Café V or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Café V scores 3.80/5 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 Café V 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 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, Café V or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Café V vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Café V vs By the Fireplace

Resumen de la comparación

Exclusivas de By the Fireplace (9)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — By the Fireplace

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Atributo	Café V	By the Fireplace
Marca	Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes	Maison Martin Margiela
Año	2013	2015
Valoración	3.80	4.22
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	0	9