Fragrance comparison

By the Fireplace vs Cookies & Kisses

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 27,752 ratings analysed

5 wins

By the Fireplace

Maison Martin Margiela · 2015

4.0927,372 votes

Rank #629 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Cookies & Kisses

Clinique

3.89380 votes

Rank #34,978 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

By the Fireplace takes 5 of 7 categories.

By the Fireplace
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cookies & Kisses
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

By the Fireplace5/7

Cookies & Kisses2/7

Ratings & consensus: By the Fireplace
Community sentiment: By the Fireplace
Longevity: By the Fireplace
Sillage & projection: By the Fireplace
Value for money: Cookies & Kisses
Versatility: Cookies & Kisses
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: By the Fireplace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By the FireplaceMaison Martin Margiela

Cookies & KissesClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 27,372 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerBy the FireplaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

23,268 votes

36%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerBy the FireplaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBy the Fireplace

SillageBy the Fireplace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCookies & KissesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesPink PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

ChestnutGuaiac WoodJuniper

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamCashmeran

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperAppleBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

ChestnutPimentoBalsam Fir

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Cookies & Kisses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring10

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring18

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night74

Category winnerCookies & KissesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex60

Women11

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#629

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched2015

Reviews1,679

Overall rank#34,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBy the FireplaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela centers on a bold, photorealistic woody-spicy profile that mimics the smell of burning logs and roasted chestnuts. This cozy, resinous fragrance is designed for cold winter weather, providing an intimate, warm experience on the skin. Its composition balances smoky intensity w…

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Cookies & Kisses by Clinique delivers an unexpected profile that leans much more into woods and spices than its dessert-like name implies. The opening introduces a lively crackle of pink pepper paired with crisp apple and bright bergamot. As the scent settles, a nutty chestnut note emerges alongside fragrant balsam fi…

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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 Fireplace or Cookies & Kisses?

By the Fireplace takes 5 of 7 categories. By the Fireplace is rated 4.09/5 from 27,372 votes; Cookies & Kisses is rated 3.89/5 from 380 votes. Choose By the Fireplace for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cookies & Kisses for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, By the Fireplace or Cookies & Kisses?

By the Fireplace lasts longest (By the Fireplace 71/100, Cookies & Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, By the Fireplace or Cookies & Kisses?

By the Fireplace projects furthest (By the Fireplace 60/100, Cookies & Kisses 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do By the Fireplace and Cookies & Kisses smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam.

Is By the Fireplace or Cookies & Kisses better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cookies & Kisses is the stronger pick. For winter, By the Fireplace is the stronger pick. Cookies & Kisses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By the Fireplace and Cookies & Kisses?

By the Fireplace has top notes of Cloves, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Juniper, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam and Cashmeran. Cookies & Kisses has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Pimento and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Peru Balsam and Ambroxan.