Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rare is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rare Beauty (2025) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Powdery, Woody, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Rare or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Rare scores 3.97/5 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 Rare and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Powdery, Woody, Musky, Warm Spicy. By the Fireplace: By the Fireplace riceve sentimenti contrastanti dalla comunità, con gli utenti che lo riconoscono come un profumo distintivo che funziona meglio in contesti specifici.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Rare or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Rare vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Rare vs By the Fireplace

Riepilogo del confronto

Note in comune (2)

Esclusive di Rare (7)

Esclusive di By the Fireplace (7)

Accordi in comune (5)

Domande frequenti

Polso del sentimento della comunità — By the Fireplace

Positivo

Negativo

Attributo	Rare	By the Fireplace
Marchio	Rare Beauty	Maison Martin Margiela
Anno	2025	2015
Valutazione	3.97	4.22
Concentrazione	—	—
Genere	feminine	feminine
Note totali	9	9