7 Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace alternatives analysed and Atlas rated. Prices from £18 to £40.
By the Fireplace has become a major reference point for smoky gourmand dupes. Alternatives inspired by it usually try to recreate the contrast between charred wood, roasted chestnut and sweet vanilla, but the balance can vary widely. Some dupes lean heavily into burnt wood and smoke, while others soften the profile with more vanilla, amber or sweetness. Comparing them against the original is useful because realism of the smoky accord, chestnut character, sweetness and overall performance can differ substantially.
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace
£120 for 100ml · EDT
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette is a warm woody-amber fragrance launched in 2015 and created by perfumer Marie Salamagne. It opens with spicy pink pepper, orange blossom and clove before moving into a smoky heart of roasted chestnut, guaiac wood and cade oil. Vanilla, Peru balsam and cashmeran soften the drydown, creating the sweet, smoky and comforting fireside character that defines the fragrance.
Gender: Unisex · Scores checked: 1 October 2026
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By the Fireplace smells smoky, sweet, woody and warm. Spices open the fragrance before roasted chestnut and smoky woods take over, followed by a soft vanilla, balsamic and cashmeran drydown.
Parfumo users currently rate By the Fireplace 7.7 out of 10 for longevity, indicating good staying power for an Eau de Toilette, although performance varies by skin, climate and application.
Yes. By the Fireplace is marketed for both women and men, and its combination of smoke, roasted chestnut, woods and vanilla gives it a strongly unisex profile.