Released
2015
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Nose
House from
France
Retail
$170 / 100ml
Rated
4.13/5
How it moves
You meet cloves, pink pepper and orange blossom at the door. Underneath, chestnut, guaiac wood and juniper settle in and take over. It dries down to vanilla, peru balsam and Cashmeran, close to the skin and hard to forget.
What wearers say
4.13 out of 5 across 25,000 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Widely praised as a photorealistic smoky chestnut scent that captures a cozy fireplace, ideal for autumn and winter.
- Some find the opening ashy or reminiscent of cooked meat, though most agree it settles into warm vanilla.
- Performance is generally rated good, with longevity around eight hours and moderate projection in cold weather.
Who made it
Marie Salamagne composed it in 2015, for Maison Margiela in France. Launched in 2015 by perfumer Marie Salamagne, By the Fireplace references a 1971 Chamonix ski resort, recreating burning logwood and roasting chestnuts beside a warm hearth.
Wear it with
- Maison Margiela Jazz ClubRum-tobacco over chestnut-vanilla for a richer, more decadent smoky scent
- Tom Ford Oud WoodAdds smoky woody depth and mystery to the warm chestnut
- Jo Malone English Pear & FreesiaFresh pear-floral brightens the roasted, smoky sweetness
Wear it for less
There are 17 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $20 — $150 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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Ameer Al Oudh IntenseLattafa 100ml $20 −$150 - 02
PERFUME OIL- #283 Our Duplication ofThe Dupe Spot $26 −$144 - 03
Raghba Wood IntenseLattafa 100ml $30 −$140 - 04
By The FireplaceThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$138 - 05
The Essence VaultThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$138 - 06
Woody VanillaDossier 50ml $32 −$138 - 07
Woody ChestnutDossier 50ml $32 −$138 - 08
Melting EmbersOakcha 50ml $33 −$137 - 09
550Blossom Perfumery 100ml $34 −$136 - 10
By The Fireplace #283The Dupe Spot 100ml $36 −$134 - 11
Maison du SoirMontagne Parfums $40 −$130 - 12
BonfireScent Labz $40 −$130 - 13
Fireside MarshmallowALT Fragrances 60ml $45 −$125 - 14
Ace OfFragrance World $45 −$125 - 15 B By the FireplaceZoha Aroma 60ml $65 −$105
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By the FireplaceOil Perfumery 60ml $80 −$90 - 17
Wood Fire 1874Perfume Parlour 120ml $107 −$63
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- What smells like Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
- We list 17 bottles built to smell like it, including Ameer Al Oudh Intense by Lattafa, PERFUME OIL- #283 Our Duplication of by The Dupe Spot, Raghba Wood Intense by Lattafa and By The Fireplace by The Essence Vault.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
- Ameer Al Oudh Intense by Lattafa, at $20 for 100ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Maison Margiela By the Fireplace is listed at $170 for 100ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $20 to $107.
- Who made Maison Margiela By the Fireplace?
- It was composed by Marie Salamagne, released in 2015 for Maison Margiela.