Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ruben is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Criminal Elements (2019) dominated by Mossy 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, Ruben or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ruben scores 4.03/5 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 Ruben 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, Ruben or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Ruben vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Ruben scores highest for all seasons wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Ruben leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Ruben vs By the Fireplace

Resumen de la comparación

Exclusivas de By the Fireplace (9)

Acordes compartidos (1)

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — By the Fireplace

Positivo

Negativo

Preguntas frecuentes

Atributo	Ruben	By the Fireplace
Marca	Criminal Elements	Maison Martin Margiela
Año	2019	2015
Valoración	4.03	4.22
Concentración	—	—
Género	masculine	feminine
Total de notas	0	9