Fragrance comparison

Pumpkin Pie vs By The Fire

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

1 wins

Pumpkin Pie

Demeter Fragrance

4.12194 votes

Rank #10,387 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,594 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pumpkin Pie takes 1 of 1 categories.

Pumpkin Pie
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Pumpkin Pie1/1

By The Fire0/1

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 Pie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pumpkin PieDemeter Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

194 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet86%

cinnamon72%

fresh spicy58%

fruity44%

vanilla30%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PumpkinWheatSugarCinnamonCloveGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCandied LemonSweet OrangeCinnamonGingerAmberSugarCloveWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSugar, Cinnamon, Clove and Ginger. Durations are only published for Pumpkin Pie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex52

Women46

Casual 47%Date 22%Work 19%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#73,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPumpkin PieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Pumpkin Pie smells like walking straight into a country kitchen on Thanksgiving afternoon. The ginger hits immediately. A sharp burst of spicy ground cinnamon quickly mingles with warm clove and baked wheat crust. You will not find milky custard or heavy dairy cream here. It stays crisp. A faint trac…

Reviews →

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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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, Pumpkin Pie or By The Fire?

Pumpkin Pie takes 1 of 1 categories. Pumpkin Pie is rated 4.12/5 from 194 votes; By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pumpkin Pie for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character.

Do Pumpkin Pie and By The Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sugar, Cinnamon, Clove and Ginger.

Is Pumpkin Pie or By The Fire better for summer or winter?

Pumpkin Pie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pumpkin Pie and By The Fire?

Pumpkin Pie features Pumpkin, Wheat, Sugar, Cinnamon and Clove. By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger.