Fragrance comparison

By The Fire vs Pumpkin Spice 2.0

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Pumpkin Spice 2.0

The Dua Brand

2.8222 votes

Rank #22,824 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pumpkin Spice 2.0 takes 1 of 1 categories.

By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.
Pumpkin Spice 2.0
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

By The Fire0/1

Pumpkin Spice 2.01/1

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: Pumpkin Spice 2.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

Pumpkin Spice 2.0The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

2.82/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

32%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

36%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

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%

cinnamon83%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

CinnamonClovePimentoNutmegPumpkinBourbon VanillaGingerCoffeeMilkHazelnutCO2 ExtractsWhipped Cream

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPumpkin Spice 2.0Higher 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 →

Pumpkin Spice 2.0 is a blunt, high-impact spice fragrance built around cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, with a warm vanilla touch underneath. On skin it usually reads far closer to dry pumpkin spice mix than to a creamy latte or bakery scent. This is the kind of scent people sample for autumn layering, cold weather wear, o…

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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 Pumpkin Spice 2.0?

Pumpkin Spice 2.0 takes 1 of 1 categories. By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Pumpkin Spice 2.0 is rated 2.82/5 from 22 votes. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Choose Pumpkin Spice 2.0 for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do By The Fire and Pumpkin Spice 2.0 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger and Clove.

Is By The Fire or Pumpkin Spice 2.0 better for summer or winter?

Pumpkin Spice 2.0 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By The Fire and Pumpkin Spice 2.0?

By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger. Pumpkin Spice 2.0 features Cinnamon, Clove, Pimento, Nutmeg and Pumpkin.