Decanted Sample of By The Fireplace by Maison Margiela

Wow. This is picture perfect to a campfire with roasted marshmallows. This smells exactly like it. The woodiness here is a sharp, almost burnt smell. But the burnt wood smell is definitely not overpowering. It’s not like ash. It’s the nice aroma of a campfire when you’re a few feet back from it. That mixed with marshmallows from making smores. That’s precisely how this smells. Definitely not for every occasion, but nonetheless a fragrance to appreciate perfumery with. However, I wish the chestnut accord was more pronounced. That would’ve added a really really nice characteristic to it.

The notes in this cologne really mix so well I do love this one my boyfriend has such amazing taste

Off the top you get a synthetic smoke note, which can be hit or miss for a lot of people, I really don’t think it’s bad, but did fade on my skin after 15 minutes or so. After that, you are left with one of the most heavenly vanilla scents I have ever smelled. Overall a very nice fragrance that would be amazing in fall or winter, or perhaps even a cool summer night.

Excellent date night scent, preferably for fall and/ or winter.  Longevity is also excellent. Highly recommended!