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Fragrances with a "fireplace" smell

post #1 of 16
Thread Starter 
What I'm talking about here is that distinct fireplace smell. NOT to be confused with the smell of burnt wood or ashes of a campfire or firepit. I remember my house back in Europe having this distinct "smell" in the room with the fireplace. I don't ever recall it being used, so the smell isn't smoke or ashes (it has been used obviously but I'm trying to say the smell isn't around only when it is being used, it's more like a permanent smell). I have a fireplace here and it smells nothing like it whether we use it or not(most fireplaces don't smell like it, so it's not the smell of an average fireplace). I've also smelled that same smell once or twice since at other houses, both times there was a fireplace in the room. I think it is the stone and iron used to make the fireplace with the mix of burnt wood. Those of you who have smelled this before will know exactly what I'm talking about; the rest of you probably think I'm crazy, but believe me, if you have mselled it you would be on the same page . What I'm trying to figure out is if there are any fragrances that have such a note in the composition. And also I'd like to know what it is exactly that gives that smell. (type of stone? Metal?)
post #2 of 16
I've been told I smell like a campfire when I've worn Fahrenheit. I'm not sure I agree, but people seem to get that from it sometimes.
post #3 of 16
Le Labo's Patchouli 24 is worth a try.
post #4 of 16
Encre Noire
post #5 of 16
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Originally Posted by raphaos View Post

Encre Noire

That's what came to my mind, too.
post #6 of 16
Maybe Fahrenheit Absolute or Polo Modern Reserve.
post #7 of 16
The little experience I have suggests something warmer, like Chanel Cuir de Russie, especially in parfum concentration.

cacio
post #8 of 16
You might want to give a chance to Frapin 1270.
post #9 of 16
Smoky vetivers seem to be what you're looking for - maybe Chaman's Party, Fumidus or Villoresi's Vetiver.
post #10 of 16
I kinda get a fireplace vibe from YSL M7.
post #11 of 16
Black Afgano

post #12 of 16
Andy Tauer's L'air du desert Marocain definatly has a smoky fireplace vibe
post #13 of 16
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Originally Posted by Dane77 View Post

Smoky vetivers seem to be what you're looking for - maybe Chaman's Party, Fumidus or Villoresi's Vetiver.

+1 on villoresi's vetiver, i was thinking about that when reading the description of the 'cold/unused' fireplace.
post #14 of 16
Black Tourmaline by Durbano
post #15 of 16
Thread Starter 
I have Encre Noire, it does have that vibe but its not exactly what I'm looking for. What I'm talking about is even drier than EN (yes it's possible). And thanks guys I'll look into some of these!
post #16 of 16
CB I Hate Perfume - In the Library?
Demeter - Fireplace?

etc
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