Woody Chestnut vs Replica By the Fireplace
Dossier vs Maison Margiela
Dossier's Woody Chestnut is its By the Fireplace interpretation: chestnut, guaiac, clove and vanilla with smoky cade. Margiela lists chestnut, guaiac, clove, red berries, cashmeran and vanilla.
| Woody Chestnut | Replica By the Fireplace | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dossier | Maison Margiela |
| Concentration | EDT | EDT |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Top Notes | pink pepper, orange blossom, clove | — |
| Heart Notes | chestnut accord, guaiac wood, cade wood | — |
| Base Notes | vanilla, Peru balsam, cedarwood | — |
| Notes | — | guaiac wood, cashmeran, clove, chestnut accord, red berries, vanilla |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
Shared Notes (4)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What Wearers Say
Dossier Woody Chestnut
One owner enjoys its smoky warmth on cold mornings.
Another particularly likes the clove and chestnut combination.
One wearer finds the clove-heavy spice too much and rarely reaches for it.
Some wearers find it less smoky than By the Fireplace; one wants more smoke, while another prefers that difference.
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace
One wearer enjoys its sweet, nutty campfire character.
Another likes how the smoky opening becomes smoother and more vanillic without losing its woodsmoke impression.
Some wearers find the woodsmoke too literal to enjoy wearing.
One wearer finds it too sweet and floral, with more vanilla than the campfire they wanted.
The Verdict
Woody Chestnut is our pick, at a fraction of the price. Dossier names By the Fireplace as its reference. Both lists have chestnut, guaiac wood, clove and vanilla. Dossier adds cade wood and Peru balsam, and cade is a smoky, tarry juniper oil that makes the fire smokier. Margiela lists red berries and cashmeran, which make it softer and a little fruity. Buy the Replica for that gentler version.
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace