Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Oxford is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ruth Mastenbroek (2015) dominated by Aromatic 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: Amber, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Oxford or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oxford scores 4.40/5 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 Oxford and By the Fireplace smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Woody, Vanilla. 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, Oxford or By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Oxford vs By the Fireplace?

Accepted Answer

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

Oxford vs By the Fireplace

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (1)

Unice pentru Oxford (10)

Unice pentru By the Fireplace (8)

Acorduri comune (3)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — By the Fireplace

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Oxford	By the Fireplace
Brand	Ruth Mastenbroek	Maison Martin Margiela
An	2015	2015
Evaluare	4.40	4.22
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	11	9