Decanted Sample of By The Fireplace by Maison Margiela

I'd say this scent is unique but it really does smell like a camp fire, so it's not that alien. Behind the initial smoke scent, there are some very strong sweet vanilla notes, which become the more dominant smell as the wear goes on and the smoke becomes secondary. I think this scent has a specific activity or destination but I am not sure where/what it is. It is definitely a winter fragrance though. Longevity was ok and as mentioned changed from heavy smoke/low vanilla to heavy vanilla/low smoke as the wear goes on.

This might be my favorite smelling fragrance of all time. Came in mint condition, glass bottle, atomizer and for an exotic price.

Strong coniferous woodsmoke with fresh citrus side note, untertone of vanilla that I'd like to be stronger. Mostly a big hit of smoke, but I could see lightly layering with something more wearable.

Yup it’s a replica of a campfire. Smells like it says. I’d like to see this turned into a more wearable frag. For now it’s strictly a holiday scent for me.

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!