Head to head
Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette vs Missing Person Eau de Parfum
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette edges out Phlur Missing Person Eau de Parfum, 7.3 to 7.2. It wins on the scent itself, longevity and community love, while the Missing Person Eau de Parfum is stronger on versatility and value.
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What each one does.
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
Phlur Missing Person Eau de Parfum
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Every detail, compared.
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- Woody
- Spicy
- Vanilla
- Amber
- Musky
- White floral
- Fresh & clean
- Woody
- top
- Pink Pepper, Orange Flower Absolute, Clove Oil
- heart
- Chestnut Accord, Gaiac Wood Oil, Cade Oil
- base
- Vanilla Accord, Peru Balsam Resinoid, Cashmeran
- top
- Skin Musk, Bergamot Nectar, Sheer Jasmine
- heart
- Fresh Cyclamen, Neroli Blossom, Orange Flower
- base
- Sandalwood Australia Oil, Blonde Wood, White Musk
- • Cold-weather and holiday wear
- • Fans of smoky gourmands and woods
- • Anyone wanting a unisex cozy signature scent
- • Fans of subtle 'skin scent' musks
- • Anyone who wants an office-safe signature fragrance
- • Layering under warmer or fruitier perfumes
- Distinctive smoky chestnut, clove and vanilla accord that matches its theme
- Unisex and cozy for fall and winter
- Layers well with other gourmand and woody scents
- Soft, clean musk-and-jasmine skin scent that is easy to wear anywhere
- Works year-round, from the office to bedtime
- Layers well with other fragrances and Phlur's matching body oil
- $170 for 100 ml of eau de toilette is steep
- Smoky campfire note is polarizing; some liken it to a barbecue
- Some people report being unable to smell it at all on skin
- Projection and longevity are modest for an eau de parfum
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette or Missing Person Eau de Parfum?
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette edges out Phlur Missing Person Eau de Parfum, 7.3 to 7.2. It wins on the scent itself, longevity and community love, while the Missing Person Eau de Parfum is stronger on versatility and value.
Which is better value?
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette works out to about $50.27 / oz and Phlur Missing Person Eau de Parfum to about $58.56 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (scent quality, longevity & projection, versatility, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.

