What's the difference between Sticky Dates and By the Fireplace?+
Sticky Dates is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lush (2023) dominated by Caramel 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: Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic, Woody.
Which is better, Sticky Dates or By the Fireplace?+
By community rating, Sticky Dates scores 4.04/5 vs By the Fireplace at 4.22/5. On r/fragrance, Sticky Dates sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while By the Fireplace is 6.5/10 (mixed). Sticky Dates's standout strength: Incredibly sweet and potent scent. 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 Sticky Dates and By the Fireplace smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sticky Dates: Sticky Dates is praised as an intensely sweet and potent vanilla gourmand fragrance that works well for those seeking a strong vanilla scent, but the spray format suffers from poor longevity (5 minutes) and may be overwhelming when layered with other fragrances. By the Fireplace: By the Fireplace receives mixed community sentiment, with users recognizing it as a distinctive fragrance that works best in specific contexts.
Which lasts longer, Sticky Dates or By the Fireplace?+
Sticky Dates: Better longevity in lotion form than spray Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Sticky Dates vs By the Fireplace?+
Sticky Dates scores highest for fall wear; By the Fireplace scores highest for winter wear. Sticky Dates leans evening, By the Fireplace leans evening.
