What smells like By the Fireplace?
Why Red Temptation works as a By the Fireplace dupe
By the Fireplace is built around Chestnut, Clove, Vanilla. Zara's Red Temptation shares its most recognisable notes — Chestnut, Vanilla, Wood — which is why it reads so close on skin, at $26 instead of $165. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down and longevity can differ. But for the signature everyone notices, it's a 83% match.
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Common questions
What is the best dupe for By the Fireplace?
Zara Red Temptation is the closest By the Fireplace dupe — a 83% note match that shares Chestnut, Vanilla, Wood, for $26 instead of $165.
What does By the Fireplace smell like?
Maison Margiela By the Fireplace is built around Chestnut, Clove, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood.
How much cheaper is the By the Fireplace dupe?
The dupe is $26 versus $165 for the original — you save about $139.
Is Red Temptation a good dupe for By the Fireplace?
Yes — it shares Chestnut, Vanilla, Wood, the key notes that make By the Fireplace recognisable, so it reads very close on skin. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.