By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Sample – Maison Margiela

Smoky, nutty and warmly sweet, By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette opens with spicy clove before roasted chestnut brings a warm, toasted richness and vanilla settles into a smooth, comforting dry down.

Decanted from genuine retail bottles into unbranded travel-size atomisers. Available in 1ml, 5ml or 10ml sizes so you can try before committing to a full bottle.

At a glance

Fragrance family: Warm

Note journey: Clove → Chestnut → Vanilla

First impression: Warm clove spice with a smoky, burning-wood edge

Develops into: Roasted chestnut softened by smooth vanilla

Wear style: Cosy & Warm

Season: Autumn and Winter

Gender lean: Unisex

Strength: Medium

What it actually smells like

Clove opens with dry, warming spice alongside a distinct smoky wood effect. Roasted chestnut then becomes the focus, giving the fragrance its toasted, slightly nutty warmth, while vanilla gradually softens the smoke and woods into a sweeter, smoother finish.

Who this is for

Ideal if you enjoy warm fragrances that combine smoke and woods with comforting sweetness. It suits colder days when you want something cosy and enveloping without losing the charred, fireside character that makes it distinctive.

Not for you if

You prefer fresh, clean fragrances or dislike smoky notes and the scent of burning wood.

Scent notes

Top: Pink Pepper essence, Orange Flower absolute, Clove Oil
Heart: Chestnut Accord, Gaiac Wood Oil, Cade Oil
Base: Vanilla accord, Peru Balsam resinoid, Cashmeran

Created by: Marie Salamagne

Sizes

1ml sample, 5ml discovery spray or 10ml travel spray.

Format: Hand-decanted perfume sample spray.

Your next discovery

If By the Fireplace appeals to you, try exploring Incense: Kyoto, Eau Duelle EDP or Angels' Share. Each explores its warming spice, toasted richness and comforting sweetness from a different perspective.

All samples are hand-decanted from genuine retail bottles into unbranded travel-size atomisers.

Original retail packaging is not included.

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