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Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace vs Sospiro Perfumes Contralto

Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace and Sospiro Perfumes Contralto compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

By the FireplaceMaison Martin Margiela20154.2★
84% alikevs
ContraltoSospiro Perfumes20224.5★

The difference in plain words

By the Fireplace and Contralto are very similar; both have Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Chestnut. By the Fireplace leans more vanilla, while Contralto leans white floral. By the Fireplace is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingContralto
Stronger projectionContralto
Better perceived valueBy the Fireplace
More of a night scentBy the Fireplace

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● By the Fireplace ● Contralto
WoodyBalsamicAmberPowderyMuskySweetVanillaWhite Floral
Both share: Pink Pepper · Orange Blossom · Chestnut · Guaiac Wood · Vanilla · Peru Balsam · Cashmeran
Only in By the Fireplace: Cloves · Juniper
Only in Contralto: Clove · Juniper Berries

Community votes

By the Fireplace ← · → Contralto
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Contralto +7
60
67
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Contralto +7
40
47
Price valueBy the Fireplace +9
49
40
Night-nessBy the Fireplace +39
70
31
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
By the Fireplace profile →Contralto profile →