Fragrance comparison

By The Fire vs Ginger Cookie

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,594 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Ginger Cookie

Demeter Fragrance

3.6271 votes

Rank #19,797 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ginger Cookie takes 1 of 1 categories.

By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.
Ginger Cookie
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

By The Fire0/1

Ginger Cookie1/1

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: Ginger Cookie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

Ginger CookieDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.62/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

23%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla88%

sweet77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCandied LemonSweet OrangeCinnamonGingerAmberSugarCloveWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GingerWheatSugarVanilleCinnamonClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Ginger, Sugar and Clove. Durations are only published for Ginger Cookie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring24

Summer14

Fall66

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 48%Work 28%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGinger CookieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Demeter Fragrance Ginger Cookie delivers an authentic whiff of fresh holiday baking without heavy, suffocating syrup. You get dry ground ginger right away. Crisp wheat flour, granulated white sugar, and warm cinnamon follow closely behind. The aroma feels like opening an old tin of homemade ginger snaps on a cold Dece…

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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, By The Fire or Ginger Cookie?

Ginger Cookie takes 1 of 1 categories. By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Ginger Cookie is rated 3.62/5 from 71 votes. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Choose Ginger Cookie for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Do By The Fire and Ginger Cookie smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Ginger, Sugar and Clove.

Is By The Fire or Ginger Cookie better for summer or winter?

Ginger Cookie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By The Fire and Ginger Cookie?

By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger. Ginger Cookie features Ginger, Wheat, Sugar, Vanille and Cinnamon.