Fragrance comparison

By The Fire vs Lovely

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Lovely

Vioris

4.002 votes

Rank #50,481 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovely takes 1 of 1 categories.

By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.
Lovely
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

By The Fire0/1

Lovely1/1

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: Lovely

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

LovelyVioris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 57%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

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%

citrus100%

fresh90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

CitrusCedarwoodGingerAppleCloveMuskJasminePeachAmberCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLovelyHigher 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 →

Lovely by Vioris offers an intriguing option for women seeking a fresh-woody scent profile. The fragrance starts with a distinct woodiness, blending citrus and warm spices for an active daily wear context. It suits casual spring days or crisp autumn afternoons, presenting an affordable way to enjoy a clean, spiced aro…

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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 Lovely?

Lovely takes 1 of 1 categories. By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Lovely is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Choose Lovely for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do By The Fire and Lovely smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Ginger, Amber and Clove.

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

Lovely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By The Fire and Lovely?

By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger. Lovely features Citrus, Cedarwood, Ginger, Apple and Clove.