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    Desiderata vs. Fille en Aiguilles

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Desiderata projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Desiderata vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    DesiderataFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20132009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSharra LamoureauxChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Desiderata

    Green
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Woody
    Aquatic
    Fruity
    Earthy
    Aromatic

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    HoneysuckleGrassIvy
    —
    Heart
    Aquatic Notes
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    VetiverClayWoody Notes
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Desiderata vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    DesiderataFille en Aiguilles
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you've ever wanted an aquatic that doesn't smell like generic office air, this is it. The clay note keeps the green honest. The honeysuckle stays quiet. It's not performing for anyone in the room.Desiderata
    Fille en Aiguilles is not a safe blind buy. The pine needles hit with an almost aggressive sharpness before the incense and dried fruits soften the edges.Fille en Aiguilles