Replica vs Replica By the Fireplace
Side by side. Scored honestly.
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Verdicts
Replica
A floral woody fragrance built around aldehydes, violet, iris, musk, sandalwood. Scent profile not yet written in our editorial pass — the listed notes are the most reliable summary of the wear character until that's filled in.
Replica By the Fireplace
Opens with a lightly smoky, almost edible chestnut that reads less like a fireplace and more like roasted nuts cooling on a hearth. Cloves add gentle spice in the heart without turning sharp, while guaiac wood brings a soft, ash-tinged smokiness that anchors the whole thing. The dry-down is where it earns its reputation: vanilla and cashmeran meld into a warm, skin-close marshmallow sweetness that lingers quietly for hours. Projection stays modest — intimate rather than loud, with a close sillage that rewards proximity. — Best worn on cold evenings when you want to smell like somewhere, not something.
How they overlap
Replica and Replica By the Fireplace share exactly one note (musk). The overlap is real but narrow — most of the wear experience will diverge.
The buying decision
Replica is the cheaper original at $95 compared to $185 for Replica By the Fireplace — about 49% less. Replica By the Fireplace has 3 scored dupes; the best is ALT Fragrances Fireside Marshmallow at 8/10 accuracy. Replica has no community-scored dupes yet.
Recommendation
If you want the most-accurate dupe in this comparison at the lowest price, ALT Fragrances Fireside Marshmallow for Replica By the Fireplace is the clear pick — accuracy 8/10, $45.