Question 1

What's the difference between Café V and By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Café V is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes (2013) dominated by Warm Spicy 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 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Café V or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Café V scores 3.80/5 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 Café V 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 receives mixed community sentiment, with users recognizing it as a distinctive fragrance that works best in specific contexts.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Café V or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Café V vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Café V scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Café V leans evening, By the Fireplace leans evening.

Café V vs By the Fireplace

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor By the Fireplace (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — By the Fireplace

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Café V	By the Fireplace
Merk	Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes	Maison Martin Margiela
Jaar	2013	2015
Beoordeling	3.80	4.22
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	9