Fragrance comparison

By The Fire vs Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow

Jousset Parfums

4.3459 votes

Rank #32,830 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow takes 1 of 1 categories.

By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.
Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

By The Fire0/1

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow1/1

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: Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

Spicy Pumpkin & MarshmallowJousset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.34/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

58%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

sweet100%

warm spicy83%

cinnamon65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and vanilla

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

Top

PumpkinCinnamonClove

Heart

SugarTonka BeanWheat

Base

MarshmallowSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Sugar 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

Spring19

Summer0

Fall100

Winter69

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex43

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,830

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpicy Pumpkin & MarshmallowHigher 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…

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Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow by Jousset Parfums is a cozy gourmand that feels like autumn in a bottle. It pairs dry, crackling spices with a thick, sugary sweetness. It is designed for cold weather, serving as a casual comfort scent that wraps the wearer in a sweet, toasted cloud.

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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 Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow?

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow takes 1 of 1 categories. By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow is rated 4.34/5 from 59 votes. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Choose Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do By The Fire and Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Sugar and Clove.

Is By The Fire or Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By The Fire and Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow?

By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger. Spicy Pumpkin & Marshmallow has top notes of Pumpkin, Cinnamon and Clove, heart notes of Sugar, Tonka Bean and Wheat, a base of Marshmallow and Sandalwood.