Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Carmen is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Calaj (2021) 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 7 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Woody, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Carmen or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Carmen scores 4.13/5 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 Carmen and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 7 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Woody, Musky, Powdery. 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, Carmen or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Carmen vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Carmen vs By the Fireplace

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Carmen (7)

Uniques à By the Fireplace (7)

Accords communs (7)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — By the Fireplace

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Carmen	By the Fireplace
Marque	Calaj	Maison Martin Margiela
Année	2021	2015
Évaluation	4.13	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	9	9