Fragrance comparison

By The Fire vs Sweet Dreams

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Sweet Dreams

KŌDŌ

5.001 votes

Rank #63,199 VanillaCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Dreams takes 1 of 1 categories.

By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.
Sweet Dreams
Choose it for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

By The Fire0/1

Sweet Dreams1/1

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: Sweet Dreams

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

Sweet DreamsKŌDŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

cinnamon92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and citrus

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

Madagascar VanillaSweet OrangeChamomileCinnamonHoney

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Sweet Orange and Cinnamon. 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

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSweet DreamsHigher 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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Sweet Dreams by KŌDŌ is a calming unisex blend launched in 2024. It combines Madagascar vanilla, sweet orange, chamomile, cinnamon, and honey to provide a gentle, relaxing scent profile. This fragrance is designed for quiet evenings at home, making it an excellent choice for winding down with a book or preparing for a…

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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 Sweet Dreams?

Sweet Dreams takes 1 of 1 categories. By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Sweet Dreams is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Choose Sweet Dreams for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do By The Fire and Sweet Dreams smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Sweet Orange and Cinnamon.

What are the notes in By The Fire and Sweet Dreams?

By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger. Sweet Dreams features Madagascar Vanilla, Sweet Orange, Chamomile, Cinnamon and Honey.