I tried 9 Replica perfumes to find one as chic as By The Fireplace (and it worked)

Maison Margiela REPLICA By The Fireplace has been my go-to for years - but this Parisian brand has scents for every mood

A selection of Maison Margiela REPLICA perfumes, including Lazy Sunday Morning, By The Fireplace and Springtime in A Park/ in a white fabric, bedding-like template
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Designed to conjure memories of breezy, ocean-side walks and crackling hearths, Maison Margiela's collection of REPLICA perfumes offers a signature for every season and mood - and I've spritzed nearly the entire lineup...

When it comes to the best long-lasting perfumes and best perfumes for women, finding a brand that houses your signature scent is akin to discovering a clothing label that perfectly caters to your sense of style. Why? Well, chances are if you like one, you'll like another (or ten). This has certainly been my experience with the best Diptyque perfumes and of course, Maison Margiela's scent anthology. Indeed, for the last three years, REPLICA By The Fireplace has been my winter go-to. But since then, several other blends have turned my head too.

After all, the brand caters to every preference, from citrus and aquatic notes to squeaky-clean fresh perfumes. So, if you're seeking a scent that is both niche and familiar as well as luxe but affordable, here are 9 of the best REPLICA perfumes to consider - tested by a beauty writer.

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Speaking of discovery sets, you can now get 35% off this trio of fragrances in the brand's iconic warm and woody unisex scents, Jazz Club, By The Fireplace and Autumn. Perfectly for trialling a new perfume or making a great gift for others, this set transports you to autumnal weather with highlighted notes such as leather, chestnut and vanilla.

The best and chicest REPLICA perfumes, tested by our beauty writer

Aside from their aesthetically pleasing packaging, it's the concept that really sets these fragrances apart. Each one has been curated to smell like a memory, an emotion or a moment in time - like those slow Sunday mornings you long for when life gets a tad hectic. This is why I described the scents as niche but familiar, as you might just catch a whiff of one that reminds you of a childhood beach walk - while also featuring a blend of notes you may not yet have encountered elsewhere.

The perfumes themselves are also quite affordable, with 30ml bottles costing £60, while the 100ml is more on the premium side at £120. Plus, there's an array of scents to peruse, from woody hints to floral fragrances.

How we tested the REPLICA scents

Maison Margiela's REPLICA perfume discovery set pictured alongside the perfume's Jazz Club and By The Fireplace/ on a stripy background

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To achieve an all-encompassing impression of the brand's fragrances, I got my hands on the REPLICA Memory Box Discovery set, which features 10 of the Maison Margiela's iconic eau de toilettes; Jazz Club, By The Fireplace, Lazy Sunday Morning, Bubble Bath, Sailing Day, Beach Walk, Autumn Vibes, When The Rain Stops and Springtime In A Park.

As for testing, I sprayed each scent on my pulse points (neck and wrists) and wore them for a day, to judge their dry down and longevity. I also personally own 30ml bottles of both By The Fireplace and Jazz Club, which I've worn frequently over the last few years. A few of our beauty team members are also REPLICA wearers - and so shared their own thoughts on their favourite blends.

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products. 

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...