Replica - By the Fireplace Maison Margiela 2015

The peat fire burns comfortably, the smoky smell greets me as I enter the room. It's dark outside.
We've just come back to the cottage from a long walk.
I have slipped the wellies off my cold feet and am pleased that the feeling is returning to my toes.
There's a plate of marshmallows and butter cookies on the wooden table, with a bar of dark chocolate next to it.
With my fingers still clammy, I put a marshmallow on a skewer and stand close to the open fire. I hold the marshmallow over the flame.
My cheeks get warm from the heat of the fire.
The sugar caramelizes, a sweet scent spreads.
Blimey, now I've missed it. My marshmallow has turned quite dark in one place, the caramel now smells slightly burnt.
I quickly spread the now soft, creamy, roasted mixture onto a butter cookie and place a piece of chocolate on top.
Quickly into my mouth while it's still warm. I taste brown caramel and a little vanilla.

Relaxed, I sink into the armchair.

Replica - By the Fireplace is a fragrance for cold late fall and winter nights.
The smoky note is very pronounced, perhaps too strong for some, but I find it very beautiful and somehow cozy.