Question 1

What's the difference between Sombre Douceur and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Sombre Douceur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elysian (2024) dominated by Iris 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 5 accords: Amber, Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Sombre Douceur or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sombre Douceur scores 3.69/5 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 Sombre Douceur and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy, 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, Sombre Douceur or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Sombre Douceur vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Sombre Douceur vs By the Fireplace

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (1)

Uniques à Sombre Douceur (14)

Uniques à By the Fireplace (8)

Accords communs (5)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — By the Fireplace

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Sombre Douceur	By the Fireplace
Marque	Elysian	Maison Martin Margiela
Année	2024	2015
Évaluation	3.69	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	15	9