Question 1

What's the difference between Black Opium Extreme and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Black Opium Extreme is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2021) 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, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Black Opium Extreme or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Black Opium Extreme scores 4.05/5 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 Black Opium Extreme and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody, Orange Blossom, Vanilla. By the Fireplace: By the Fireplace reçoit des avis mitigés de la communauté, les utilisateurs reconnaissant qu'il s'agit d'un parfum distinctif qui fonctionne mieux dans des contextes spécifiques.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Black Opium Extreme or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Black Opium Extreme vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Black Opium Extreme scores highest for winter wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Black Opium Extreme leans evening, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Black Opium Extreme vs By the Fireplace

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Black Opium Extreme (4)

Uniques à By the Fireplace (7)

Accords communs (3)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — By the Fireplace

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Black Opium Extreme	By the Fireplace
Marque	Yves Saint Laurent	Maison Martin Margiela
Année	2021	2015
Évaluation	4.05	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	6	9