The best By the Fireplace dupe
Dossier Woody Chestnut, $29
85% match · save $136
Why Woody Chestnut works as a By the Fireplace dupe
By the Fireplace is built around Chestnut, Clove, Vanilla. Dossier's Woody Chestnut shares its most recognisable notes, Chestnut, Clove, Guaiac Wood, which is why it earns an 85% shared-note match, at $29 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, that match is what counts.
Where Woody Chestnut differs from By the Fireplace
The match is on the shared heart, Chestnut, Clove, Guaiac Wood, which is the part most people actually recognise. Beyond that, Woody Chestnut doesn't carry By the Fireplace's Vanilla, so expect that accent to read softer or go missing, especially in the dry-down. If Vanilla is the part of By the Fireplace you love most, this dupe gets you close rather than all the way, so smell it on skin before you commit.
Prices & notes reviewed September 2026. Note data is community-cited and being verified against licensed fragrance databases. Scents can reformulate over time. How we match dupes → · All dupes A–Z · Best Dossier dupes
Common questions
What is the best dupe for By the Fireplace?
Dossier Woody Chestnut is the closest By the Fireplace dupe, an 85% note match that shares Chestnut, Clove, Guaiac Wood, for $29 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 $29 versus $165 for the original, you save about $136.
Is Woody Chestnut a good dupe for By the Fireplace?
Yes, it shares Chestnut, Clove, Guaiac Wood, the key notes that make By the Fireplace recognisable, for a shared-note match of 85%. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.
What's the difference between By the Fireplace and Woody Chestnut?
Woody Chestnut matches By the Fireplace on its shared heart, Chestnut, Clove, Guaiac Wood. What it does not carry from By the Fireplace is Vanilla, so that accent read softer or missing while the recognisable signature still lands. A dupe shares key notes; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.
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By the Fireplace lives in the The Bold Oud family. More dupes that share its gourmand character: explore the The Bold Oud →
