Question 1

What's the difference between À La Folie and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

À La Folie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Strangers Parfumerie (2023) dominated by Sweet 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: Vanilla, Amber, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, À La Folie or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, À La Folie scores 3.43/5 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 À La Folie 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 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, À La Folie or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits À La Folie vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

À La Folie scores highest for winter wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. À La Folie leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

À La Folie vs By the Fireplace

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à By the Fireplace (9)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — By the Fireplace

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	À La Folie	By the Fireplace
Marque	Strangers Parfumerie	Maison Martin Margiela
Année	2023	2015
Évaluation	3.43	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	0	9