What's the difference between Santal Austral and By the Fireplace?+
Santal Austral is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Matiere Premiere (2019) 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 6 accords: Woody, Powdery, Amber, Warm Spicy.
Which is better, Santal Austral or By the Fireplace?+
By community rating, Santal Austral scores 3.91/5 vs By the Fireplace at 4.22/5. On r/fragrance, Santal Austral sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while By the Fireplace is 6.5/10 (mixed). Santal Austral's standout strength: Beautiful, well-blended dry down with creamy, powdery opening. 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.
Do Santal Austral and By the Fireplace smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Santal Austral: サンタル・オーストラルは、洗練されたブレンディングと印象的な持続力を備えた質の高いサンダルウッドノートで高く評価されていますが、心地よいものの記憶に残るキャラクターに欠けると感じる人もいます。このフレグランスは特にサンダルウッドとクリーミーなホワイトウッドの調香を楽しむ人に最も訴求しますが、マティエール・プレミエールの他の製品と比較すると、やや二番煎じに感じる人もいるかもしれません。. By the Fireplace: 「By the Fireplace」はコミュニティから賛否両論の評価を受けており、ユーザーは特定の場面で最も活躍する独特な香りとして認識しています。その個性的な特徴を評価する人もいますが、全体的なコンセンサスとしては、オフィス環境よりも夜間やカジュアルな場面での着用に適しており、周囲の人を圧倒しないよう慎重に使用する必要があるとされています。.
Which lasts longer, Santal Austral or By the Fireplace?+
Santal Austral: Excellent longevity (12+ hours reported) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Santal Austral vs By the Fireplace?+
Santal Austral scores highest for all seasons wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Santal Austral leans daytime, By the Fireplace leans evening.
