Fragrance comparison

Ateş vs By The Fire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ateş

Mirozuki

4.2429 votes

Rank #26,571 SmokySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ateş takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ateş
Choose it for a smoky and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Ateş1/1

By The Fire0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ateş

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AteşMirozuki

By The FireKŌDŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperOrangeGinger

Heart

CloveBlack TeaCinnamon

Base

SmokeVetiverAmberSandalwood

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCandied LemonSweet OrangeCinnamonGingerAmberSugarCloveWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGinger, Clove, Cinnamon and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex92

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAteşHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ateş opens bright and spicy, with orange and ginger cutting through pink pepper before the scent turns darker and warmer. Black tea, clove, cinnamon, smoke, and sandalwood give it a dry, glowing feel that suits cooler weather well. It reads unisex and fairly bold in style, but the wear itself usually stays moderate ra…

Reviews →

By The Fire by KŌDŌ is a warm, spicy fragrance that blends Madagascar vanilla with notes of cinnamon, ginger, and candied lemon. It offers a cozy, comforting experience designed for both men and women. The scent profile excels during cooler autumn evenings or relaxed winter gatherings, creating an inviting aura that s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ateş or By The Fire?

Ateş takes 1 of 1 categories. Ateş is rated 4.24/5 from 29 votes; By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ateş for a smoky and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Do Ateş and By The Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon and Amber.

Is Ateş or By The Fire better for summer or winter?

Ateş suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ateş and By The Fire?

Ateş has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Clove, Black Tea and Cinnamon, a base of Smoke, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger.