Compare · 2 fragrances
Asdaaf Majd Al Sultan vs Maison Margiela By the Fireplace
Listed notes, wearer reports and available prices, side by side.
Majd Al Sultan and By the Fireplace share 2 listed notes.
By the Fireplace
At a glance
How long it lasts
Not enough wearer reports to compare how long they last
Only Majd Al Sultan has enough reports so far
Source details
Source: drawn from imported review text, not direct votes on this site · From 33 wearer mentions; text interpretation can miss context · calculated 2026-10-30How far it projects
Not enough wearer reports to compare how far they project
Only Majd Al Sultan has enough reports so far
Source details
Source: drawn from imported review text, not direct votes on this site · From 13 wearer mentions · limited; text interpretation can miss context · calculated 2026-10-30Price per ml
Not enough prices to compare per ml
No prices listed yet
Seasons
Not enough season data to compare
Only Majd Al Sultan has seasons listed
Day or night
Not enough wearer reports to compare day and night
From day and night mentions in wearer reports
Scent families
All lean woody
Woody is in the top 3 accords of every fragrance
What they share
Notes as listed for each fragrance · 18 different notes in total
2 notes shared by both
CashmeranVanilla
What makes each different
Notes listed only by one fragrance in this comparison
Majd Al Sultan
11 notes listed · 9 unique here
AmberBalsamCaramelCarnationCypressFirLavenderPatchouli
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Saffron
By the Fireplace
9 notes listed · 7 unique here
ChestnutCloveGuaiac Wood OilJuniperOrange BlossomPeruvian BalsamPink Pepper
Accords side by side
Relative strength within each fragrance
Woody
Majd Al Sultanstrong
By the Fireplacestrong
Amber
Majd Al Sultanstrong
By the Fireplacemedium
Warm Spicy
Majd Al Sultanmedium
By the Fireplacemedium
Aromatic
Majd Al Sultanmedium
By the FireplaceNot listed
Powdery
Majd Al SultanNot listed
By the Fireplacemedium
Bakery
Majd Al SultanNot listed
By the Fireplacemedium
Sweet
Majd Al Sultanmedium
By the Fireplacelight
Caramel
Majd Al Sultanmedium
By the FireplaceNot listed
Stored-pair evidence
By the Fireplace is the original; Majd Al Sultan is the listed alternative.
- Same familyOpening
- Same familyHeart
- Same familyDry-down
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See all alternatives to By the FireplaceWhat the community says
From YouTube · Medium confidence
People say: Reviewers position Majd Al Sultan as a By the Fireplace dupe, but the sources give no percentage or detailed comparison.
Differences people notice
- Hot, peppery opening 3
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YouTubeChi Nami
"By The Fireplace" Dupes: Ameer Al Oudh Intense and Majd Al Sultan - Which is better?! (opens in a new tab)"By The Fireplace" Dupes: Ameer Al Oudh Intense and Majd Al Sultan - Which is better?!
YouTubeReal Scent Review
BEST By the Fireplace Clone! - Majd al Sultan by Asdaaf | Real Scent Review (opens in a new tab)BEST By the Fireplace Clone! - Majd al Sultan by Asdaaf
YouTube comment@ksmg2013
BEST By the Fireplace Clone! - Majd al Sultan by Asdaaf | Real Scent Review (opens in a new tab)This scent is awesome. It is hot, peppery in the beginning but fast dries down to an amazing smell.
What people say about their own bottles, not a guarantee. Batches vary, so test on skin before you buy.
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| Note / phase | Majd Al Sultan | By the Fireplace |
|---|---|---|
| BalsamOpening | Listed | Not listed |
| CloveOpening | Not listed | Listed |
| CypressOpening | Listed | Not listed |
| FirOpening | Listed | Not listed |
| LavenderOpening | Listed | Not listed |
| Orange BlossomOpening | Not listed | Listed |
| Pink PepperOpening | Not listed | Listed |
| SaffronOpening | Listed | Not listed |
| CaramelHeart | Listed | Not listed |
| CarnationHeart | Listed | Not listed |
| CashmeranHeart | Listed | Not listed |
| ChestnutHeart | Not listed | Listed |
| Guaiac Wood OilHeart | Not listed | Listed |
| JuniperHeart | Not listed | Listed |
| AmberDry-down | Listed | Not listed |
| CashmeranDry-down | Not listed | Listed |
| PatchouliDry-down | Listed | Not listed |
| Peruvian BalsamDry-down | Not listed | Listed |
| VanillaDry-down | Listed | Listed |