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 recebe sentimentos mistos da comunidade, com usuários reconhecendo-a como um perfume distintivo que funciona melhor em contextos específicos.

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

Resumo da comparação

Notas em comum (2)

Exclusivas de Rare (7)

Exclusivas de By the Fireplace (7)

Acordes em comum (5)

Perguntas frequentes

Pulso do sentimento da comunidade — By the Fireplace

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Atributo	Rare	By the Fireplace
Marca	Rare Beauty	Maison Martin Margiela
Ano	2025	2015
Avaliação	3.97	4.22
Concentração	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	9	9