Question 1

What's the difference between The Opening and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

The Opening is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from NEH (2024) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, The Opening or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Opening scores 3.60/5 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 The Opening and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Balsamic, Pink Pepper. 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, The Opening or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits The Opening vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

The Opening scores highest for winter wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. The Opening leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.

The Opening vs By the Fireplace

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à The Opening (10)

Uniques à By the Fireplace (7)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — By the Fireplace

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	The Opening	By the Fireplace
Marque	NEH	Maison Martin Margiela
Année	2024	2015
Évaluation	3.60	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	12	9