Question 1

What's the difference between Protean Desire and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Protean Desire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from SYD Botanica (2022) dominated by Amber 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: Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Protean Desire or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Protean Desire scores 3.71/5 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 Protean Desire 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, Protean Desire or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Protean Desire vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Protean Desire scores highest for winter wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Protean Desire leans evening, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Protean Desire vs By the Fireplace

Resumen de la comparación

Exclusivas de By the Fireplace (9)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — By the Fireplace

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Atributo	Protean Desire	By the Fireplace
Marca	SYD Botanica	Maison Martin Margiela
Año	2022	2015
Valoración	3.71	4.22
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	0	9